Photo: Kenneth C. Zirkel · CC BY-SA 4.0Where South Hill residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for South Hill, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for South Hill. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in South Hill
Depression is more common in South Hill
3 in 10 adults have been diagnosed with depression (28%), vs 17.5% across New York. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 22.4%, vs 15% across New York. Mind & connection ↓
Binge drinking is the habit South Hill doesn’t win on
21.7% of adults binge drink, vs 16.3% across New York, even though fewer of them smoke and more of them exercise. Habits ↓
Diabetes and stroke are less common in South Hill
South Hill runs below New York on nine chronic conditions, most of all diabetes (4.3% vs 11.5%), stroke (1.5% vs 3.4%) and heart disease (2.7% vs 6.1%). A young population is part of it: only 7% of residents are 65 or older (New York 18%). Conditions ↓
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 Hill’s likely range.
How South Hill adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, South Hill runs above New York.
2 in 5 South Hill 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.
Out of every 100 South Hill adults…
South Hill runs below NY on 9 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 7% of South Hill residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across New York. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
16 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Care in and near South Hill
No hospital or community health center in South Hill 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 Hill; ≈ 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 Hill 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.
10.1% of South Hill adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
South Hill 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.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Ithaca | — | — | — | — | |
| Ithaca | A | 22.6% | 4.7% | 7.8% | CDC place |
East Ithaca: a Census-designated place inside a larger town, graded as part of it. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of South Hill adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in South Hill
Why doesn’t South Hill 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 Hill.
What hospital is closest to South Hill?
Cayuga Medical Center at Ithaca in Ithaca, 4.8 miles in a straight line from South Hill’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in South Hill.
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.