Photo: J. Passepartout · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, South Corning is healthier than 90% of U.S. towns
South Corning differs from New York on 15 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 12 better, 3 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for South Corning. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in South Corning
Binge drinking is the habit South Corning doesn’t win on
19.6% of adults binge drink, vs 16.3% across New York, even though more of them exercise. Habits ↓
Depression and cancer run high in South Corning
1 in 5 adults have been diagnosed with depression (21%), vs 17.5% across New York. 1 in 11 adults have had cancer (9.1%), vs 7.7% across New York. Conditions ↓
South Corning is an active town
Only 19.7% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 25.9% 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 Corning’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A+.
What’s behind South Corning’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, South Corning is healthier than 90% of U.S. towns. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is fair or poor health (fewer adults who rate their health fair or poor than 94% of towns); the weakest is obesity, still better than 76%.
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 Corning’s median household income is $58,750; among the 8,580 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($44K–$73K), it’s healthier than 100%, about where its income would put it.
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.
Out of every 100 South Corning adults…
South Corning runs below NY on 3 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near South Corning
1 hospital in South Corning, 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 South Corning; ≈ 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 South Corning adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
How South Corning adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, South Corning runs above New York.
3 in 10 South Corning 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.
7.7% of South Corning adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
South Corning and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Corning | A | 32% | 8.8% | 10.7% | CDC place |
| Corning | B+ | 34.1% | 9.9% | 13% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of South Corning adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for South Corning
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, South Corning is better than New York on 12 and worse on 3; on the rest, the New York figure falls inside South Corning’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | South Corning | NY | U.S. | vs NY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 12.9%10.6–15.5 | 18.1% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.3%9.6–13.1 | 12.8% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.1%13–17.1 | 15% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 32%25.7–38.7 | 28.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 8.8%7.4–10.2 | 11.5% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 30.3%26.6–34.1 | 32.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.6%31.7–39.8 | 37.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 26.5%23.4–29.7 | 24% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.7%9.5–12 | 10.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.1%8.2–10 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.2%4.5–6.1 | 6.1% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 5.5%4.4–6.7 | 6% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 2.7%2.4–3.2 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9.7%8–11.6 | 12.8% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10.7%8–13.2 | 11.3% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 19.7%15.8–23.9 | 25.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 19.6%16.4–23.1 | 16.3% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.1%30.3–41.6 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 4.3%3.3–5.6 | 7.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.6%77.5–83.8 | 80.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 68.5%65.4–71.2 | 63.5% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 90%88.2–91.7 | 89.2% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.6%73.4–79.5 | 77.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 69.1%64.7–73.1 | 66.8% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 81.1%75.2–85.8 | 78.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21%17.8–24.3 | 17.5% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 29.8%24.9–34.9 | 34.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.4%18–25.2 | 26.4% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 9%6.8–11.4 | 17.2% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.8%6.9–10.9 | 14.5% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.4%4.3–6.6 | 8.2% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.6%4.6–6.7 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 7.7%5.6–9.9 | 14.1% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 23.4%19.6–27.6 | 27.2% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10.5%8.6–12.6 | 13.4% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 10.9%9.2–12.7 | 12.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.1%4.4–5.8 | 5.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.3%2.8–3.9 | 5.2% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.2%5.2–7.2 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.7%2.3–3.2 | 3.8% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Corning
Is South Corning a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, South Corning is healthier than 90% of U.S. towns: A for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 100%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in South Corning?
CDC estimates 32% of adults have obesity, likely between 25.7% and 38.7%, against 28.8% across New York and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to South Corning?
Corning Hospital in Corning, 0.2 miles in a straight line from South Corning’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in South Corning have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 4.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 3.3–5.6%), 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 Corning more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in South Corning.
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.