Wilder Cemetery · Photo: DanielPenfield · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, South Bristol is healthier than 62% of U.S. towns
South Bristol differs from New York on 18 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 9 better, 9 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 14512, 14424, 14471. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in South Bristol
Cancer, COPD and arthritis run high in South Bristol
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.4%), vs 7.7% across New York. 1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.6%), vs 6% across New York. Arthritis is also above the state: 33.2%, vs 24% across New York. In all, South Bristol runs above New York on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 31% of residents are 65 or older (New York 18%), and cancer, COPD and arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in South Bristol, and more people treating it
38.4% of adults have high blood pressure (New York 32.6%), but 80.7% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.2% statewide. Checkups ↓
Against towns with similar incomes, South Bristol’s lead shrinks
South Bristol is healthier than 62% of U.S. towns, but 47% of the 8,993 towns with similar household incomes ($73K–$121K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Smoking is more common in South Bristol
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (13.7%), 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 South Bristol’s likely range; South Bristol’s figures come from ZIP codes 14512, 14424, 14471, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A−.
What’s behind South Bristol’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, South Bristol is healthier than 62% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 77% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 44%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). South Bristol’s median household income is $97,148; among the 8,993 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($73K–$121K), it’s healthier than 47%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 South Bristol adults…
South Bristol runs above NY on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
South Bristol is an older town: 31% 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 South Bristol as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of South Bristol adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
48 miles of trails across 7 parks and preserves
Care in and near South Bristol
No hospital or community health center in South Bristol 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 South Bristol; ≈ 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 South Bristol adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, South Bristol runs above New York.
1 in 3 South Bristol 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.
11.8% of South Bristol adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
South Bristol and the towns around it
South Bristol’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 6 graded towns around it.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Bristol | B | 33% | 12.4% | 13.7% | ZIP codes |
| Middlesex | B− | 34.4% | 11.7% | 15.3% | ZIP codes |
| Naples | B− | 34% | 13% | 14.6% | ZIP 14512 |
| Canandaigua | — | — | — | — | |
| Bristol | A− | 30.5% | 10.7% | 11.5% | ZIP codes |
| Richmond | A− | 30.8% | 10.6% | 11.7% | ZIP codes |
| Italy | B | 34.1% | 12.6% | 14.5% | ZIP codes |
Canandaigua: not graded. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of South Bristol adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for South Bristol
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, South Bristol is better than New York on 9 and worse on 9; on the rest, the New York figure falls inside South Bristol’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | South Bristol | NY | U.S. | vs NY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17.9%15.7–20.1 | 18.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.5%12.9–16.1 | 12.8% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.3%13.8–17 | 15% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 33%27.4–39 | 28.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.4%10.9–14 | 11.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 38.4%34.8–42 | 32.6% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 40%36.3–43.7 | 37.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 33.2%30.2–36.4 | 24% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.9%9.8–12.1 | 10.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 11.4%10.5–12.4 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.1%7.3–9 | 6.1% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8.6%7.6–9.6 | 6% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.1%3.7–4.4 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 14.2%12–16.6 | 12.8% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.7%11.9–15.7 | 11.3% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 24.6%21–28.2 | 25.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.4%13.2–18 | 16.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.4%32.2–42.9 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.2%4.4–6.1 | 7.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 82.7%80.2–85.1 | 80.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 65.6%62.7–68.5 | 63.5% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 90.7%89.7–91.8 | 89.2% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.7%78.1–83 | 77.2% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 72.7%68.9–76.3 | 66.8% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78%72–83 | 78.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 20.5%17.8–23.3 | 17.5% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 31.2%27–35.5 | 34.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.9%18.1–23.9 | 26.4% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 12.1%10.3–14 | 17.2% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.1%8.7–11.6 | 14.5% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.5%5.6–7.4 | 8.2% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.8%6–7.6 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 11.8%10.1–13.7 | 14.1% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 29.2%25.7–32.6 | 27.2% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.1%13.3–17.1 | 13.4% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.1%10.8–13.5 | 12.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.5%6.8–8.4 | 5.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 4.8%4.4–5.4 | 5.2% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.1%7.2–9 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.1%3.7–4.5 | 3.8% | 3.8% | About the same |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the New York figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in South Bristol
Is South Bristol a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, South Bristol is healthier than 62% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 47%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in South Bristol?
CDC estimates 33% of adults have obesity, likely between 27.4% and 39%, against 28.8% across New York and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to South Bristol?
F F Thompson Hospital in Canandaigua, 13.8 miles in a straight line from South Bristol’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in South Bristol have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.4–6.1%), against 7.9% across New York.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in South Bristol more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in South Bristol.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.