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CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Sherman, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Sherman. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Sherman
COPD, heart disease and depression run high in Sherman
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10%), vs 6% across New York. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.1%), vs 6.1% across New York. Depression is also above the state: 22.3%, vs 17.5% across New York. In all, Sherman runs above New York on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Sherman
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17.7%), vs 11.3% across New York. Habits ↓
In Sherman, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 7.6% of working-age adults are uninsured (New York 7.9%), yet 22.1% say their health is fair or poor, vs 18.1% across the state. 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 Sherman’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Sherman adults…
Sherman runs above NY on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Sherman adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
Care in and near Sherman
2 hospitals in Sherman, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Sherman; ≈ 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).
How Sherman adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Sherman runs above New York.
1 in 3 Sherman 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
17.1% of Sherman adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Sherman and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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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 Sherman adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Sherman
Why doesn’t Sherman have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Sherman.
What hospital is closest to Sherman?
Westfield Memorial Hospital in Westfield, 0.3 miles in a straight line from Sherman’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Sherman?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is The Chautauqua Center - Mayville PT Ot in Mayville, 8.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Sherman.
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.