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Health in Sempronius · CDC PLACES 2025

Where Sempronius residents get care

CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Sempronius, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.

Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 13118, 13077. How CDC estimates town health

What stands out · In brief

What stands out about health in Sempronius

COPD, obesity and heart disease run high in Sempronius

1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.4%), vs 6% across New York. 36.9% of adults have obesity, vs 28.8% across New York. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.4%, vs 6.1% across New York. In all, Sempronius runs above New York on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓

Smoking is more common in Sempronius

1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.6%), vs 11.3% across New York. Habits ↓

Dental care lags in Sempronius

57.4% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.5% across New York. Among those 65 and older, 16.8% have lost all their teeth (New York 12.8%). Checkups ↓

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 Sempronius’ likely range; Sempronius’ figures come from ZIP codes 13118, 13077, which may reach past town lines.

★ What stands out · Chronic conditions

Out of every 100 Sempronius adults…

Sempronius runs above NY on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.

8 of every 100 Sempronius adults have COPD
New York: 6 in 100 · worse · likely 7.3–9.5%
Better than NYWorseAbout the sameNew York
Habits

Everyday habits, side by side with New York

Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.

Get no exercise 28.6%NY 25.9%
Sleep under 7 hours 39.6%NY 37.9%
Binge drink 17.3%NY 16.3%
Smoke cigarettes 16.6%NY 11.3%
0%10%20%30%40%
Sempronius, betterSempronius, worseAbout the sameNew York
Where Sempronius gets moving

22 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves

Parks & trails →
Checkups & screenings

Keeping up with care

Share of Sempronius adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.

80%Yearly checkupNY 81%
57%Dentist visitNY 64%
88%Cholesterol checkNY 89%
67%Colon screeningNY 67%
76%MammogramNY 79%
76%Taking BP medsNY 77%
1 in 13
working-age adults has no health insurance
Sempronius 7.7% · New York 1 in 13 (7.9%)
Getting care

Care in and near Sempronius

No hospital or community health center in Sempronius itself. These are the nearest.

HNearest ERGuthrie Cortland Regional Medical CenterCortland · 11.6 miDirections →
★Best rated nearbyGuthrie Cortland Regional Medical Center★★★★★ · 11.6 miDirections →
+Low-cost careFamily Health NetworkMoravia · 5.2 mi · sliding-scale feesDirections →
5.2 mi
Family Health Network
4 sites · nearest in Moravia
Sliding-scale fees
Directions to nearest
11.6 mi
Guthrie Cortland Regional Medical Center
Cortland · ★★★★★
ER
17.8 mi
East Hill Family Medical
4 sites · nearest in Auburn
Sliding-scale fees
Directions to nearest
18.2 mi
Auburn Community Hospital
Auburn · ★★★★★
ER
21.5 mi
Cayuga Medical Center at Ithaca
Ithaca · ★★★★★
ER
22.7 mi
Syracuse VA Medical Center
Syracuse · ★★★★★
ERFor veterans
✓ Primary careNo HRSA shortage area covers Sempronius itself
✓ Dental careSempronius is not a shortage area
✓ Mental healthSempronius is not a shortage area

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 Sempronius; ≈ 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).

Mind & connection

How Sempronius adults are doing

About the same as New York on each measure.

1 in 3Sempronius adults feel lonely
34.3% · NY 34.2% · About the same as NY
1 in 4Sempronius adults lack social or emotional support
26% · NY 26.4% · About the same as NY
1 in 5Sempronius adults have been diagnosed with depression
20.3% · NY 17.5% · About the same as NY
1 in 6Sempronius adults are in frequent mental distress
17% · NY 15% · About the same as NY
The one neighbors can help with

1 in 3 Sempronius adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.

Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.

Find a group →

If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.

Everyday needs

Making ends meet

Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.

1 in 6
Sempronius adults worry about having enough food
16.4% · NY 17.2%
About the same as NY
1 in 7
Sempronius adults worry about keeping their housing
13.9% · NY 14.5%
About the same as NY
1 in 11
Sempronius adults were threatened with a utility shut-off
8.7% · NY 8.2%
About the same as NY
1 in 11
Sempronius adults lack reliable transportation
8.8% · NY 8.6%
About the same as NY

15.4% of Sempronius adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.

Around town

Sempronius and the towns around it

How health changes across the town line.

Niles: 36.2%Moravia: 37.1%Scott: 29.8%Summerhill: 34.3%Spafford: 32.8%Scipio: 34.6%Owasco: 35.8%Skaneateles: 34.4%Venice: 34.4%Locke: 36%Homer: 30.4%Preble: 32.3%Groton: 30.3%Cortlandville: 31.6%Otisco: 34.6%Tully: 34.3%Sempronius: 36.9%SemproniusNilesMoraviaScottSummerhillSpaffordGuthrie Cortland Regional Medical Center · Cortland · 11.6 mi · 3★ MedicareHAuburn Community Hospital · Auburn · 18.2 mi · 2★ MedicareHMoravia Medical Office · Moravia · 5.2 mi+Ehmc Family and Pediatric Medicine · Auburn · 17.8 mi+
Healthier than NYNear NYLess healthyHHospital+Health center
Obesity
#16 of 17 towns on this map, healthiest first
Scott29.8%
Spafford32.8%
Summerhill34.3%
Niles36.2%
Sempronius36.9%
Moravia37.1%
NY28.8%

Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.

Health next door

TownHealthObesityDiabetesSmokingFigures from
NilesB−36.2%11.6%14.8%ZIP codes
MoraviaC+37.1%11.8%16.8%ZIP codes
SpaffordA−32.8%10.4%10.4%ZIP codes
SummerhillB−34.3%11%15.6%ZIP codes
ScottA29.8%9.2%11.1%ZIP 13077

Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.

Disability

Living with a disability

Shown without a better/worse judgment.

31.9%

of Sempronius adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.

Walking or climbing stairs15.2%
Thinking or memory14.3%
Hearing7%
Errands alone8.9%
Vision5.3%
Dressing or bathing4.3%
New York

Questions about health in Sempronius

Why doesn’t Sempronius have a Health Grade?

Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Sempronius.

What hospital is closest to Sempronius?

Guthrie Cortland Regional Medical Center in Cortland, 11.6 miles in a straight line from Sempronius’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.

Where can I get low-cost care near Sempronius?

1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Moravia Medical Office in Moravia, 5.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.

Neighbors talk health

Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Sempronius.

Town Square →
Ask your neighbors

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.