Photo: Adam Moss · CC BY-SA 2.0Where Silver Springs residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Silver Springs, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Silver Springs. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Silver Springs
Depression is more common in Silver Springs
1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (22.9%), vs 17.5% across New York. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 17.7%, vs 15% across New York. Mind & connection ↓
Smoking is more common in Silver Springs
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (15.5%), vs 11.3% across New York. Habits ↓
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 Silver Springs’ likely range.
How Silver Springs adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Silver Springs runs above New York.
1 in 3 Silver Springs 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.
Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
0.9 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Out of every 100 Silver Springs adults…
Silver Springs runs above NY on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Silver Springs
No hospital or community health center in Silver Springs 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 Silver Springs; ≈ 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 Silver Springs adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
13.9% of Silver Springs adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Silver Springs 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 Silver Springs adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Silver Springs
Why doesn’t Silver Springs have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Silver Springs.
What hospital is closest to Silver Springs?
Wyoming County in Warsaw, 5.3 miles in a straight line from Silver Springs’ 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 Silver Springs?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Oak Orchard Community Health Center in Warsaw, 6.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Silver Springs.
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.