Where Schenevus residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Schenevus, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Schenevus. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Schenevus
Cancer, COPD and heart disease run high in Schenevus
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.7%), vs 7.7% across New York. 1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.2%), vs 6% across New York. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.8%, vs 6.1% across New York. In all, Schenevus runs above New York on five of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 41% of residents are 65 or older (New York 18%), and cancer, COPD and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Schenevus
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (14.2%), vs 11.3% across New York. Habits ↓
Fewer Schenevus adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below New York. 1 in 8 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the New York figure falls outside Schenevus’ likely range.
Out of every 100 Schenevus adults…
Schenevus runs above NY on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Schenevus is an older town: 41% of residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across New York. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Schenevus as about how healthy they are.
Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
12% of Schenevus adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Care in and near Schenevus
No hospital or community health center in Schenevus itself. These are the nearest.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Schenevus; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Keeping up with care
Share of Schenevus adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
How Schenevus adults are doing
About the same as New York on each measure.
1 in 3 Schenevus adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Schenevus and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Schenevus adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Schenevus
Why doesn’t Schenevus have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Schenevus.
What hospital is closest to Schenevus?
Bassett Healthcare in Cooperstown, 11.3 miles in a straight line from Schenevus’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Schenevus.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The New York figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.