Photo: The original uploader was Nonenmac at English Wikisource. · Public domainWhere South Edmeston residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for South Edmeston, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for South Edmeston. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in South Edmeston
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in South Edmeston
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.2%), about twice the New York rate. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9%), vs 6.1% across New York. Stroke is also above the state: 4.8%, vs 3.4% across New York. In all, South Edmeston runs above New York on ten of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in South Edmeston
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (20.4%), vs 11.3% across New York. Habits ↓
Mental distress runs high in South Edmeston
1 in 5 adults are in frequent mental distress (20.3%), vs 15% across New York. Depression is above the state too: 23.6%, vs 17.5% across New York. Mind & connection ↓
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 Edmeston’s likely range.
Out of every 100 South Edmeston adults…
South Edmeston runs above NY on 11 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.
How South Edmeston adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, South Edmeston runs above New York.
1 in 3 South Edmeston 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.
Care in and near South Edmeston
No hospital or community health center in South Edmeston 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 Edmeston; ≈ 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 Edmeston 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.
23.9% of South Edmeston adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
South Edmeston and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of South Edmeston adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in South Edmeston
Why doesn’t South Edmeston have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for South Edmeston.
What hospital is closest to South Edmeston?
Community Memorial Hospital in Hamilton, 14.7 miles in a straight line from South Edmeston’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in South Edmeston.
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.