Where South Lockport residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for South Lockport, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for South Lockport. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in South Lockport
Obesity, depression and cancer run high in South Lockport
2 in 5 adults have obesity (39%), vs 28.8% across New York. 1 in 5 adults have been diagnosed with depression (21.4%), vs 17.5% across New York. Cancer is also above the state: 9.2%, vs 7.7% across New York. In all, South Lockport runs above New York on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Fewer South Lockport adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing and getting around all run below New York. 1 in 8 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Lockport’s likely range.
Out of every 100 South Lockport adults…
South Lockport runs above NY on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
11.3% of South Lockport adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Care in and near South Lockport
No hospital or community health center in South Lockport 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 Lockport; ≈ 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).
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.
Keeping up with care
Share of South Lockport adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
How South Lockport adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, South Lockport runs above New York.
3 in 10 South Lockport 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.
South Lockport 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 Lockport adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in South Lockport
Why doesn’t South Lockport 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 Lockport.
What hospital is closest to South Lockport?
Kenmore Mercy Hospital in Kenmore, 14.7 miles in a straight line from South Lockport’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near South Lockport?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is CHC Lockport in Lockport, 2.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in South Lockport.
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.