Where Spencer residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Spencer, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Spencer. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Spencer
COPD, cancer and arthritis run high in Spencer
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.2%), vs 6% across New York. 1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.2%), vs 7.7% across New York. Arthritis is also above the state: 31.2%, vs 24% across New York. In all, Spencer runs above New York on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Spencer
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (15.2%), 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 Spencer’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Spencer adults…
Spencer runs above NY on 8 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.
Care in and near Spencer
No hospital or community health center in Spencer 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 Spencer; ≈ 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 Spencer adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
How Spencer adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Spencer runs above New York.
1 in 3 Spencer 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.
15.6% of Spencer adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Spencer and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Spencer adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Spencer
Why doesn’t Spencer have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Spencer.
What hospital is closest to Spencer?
Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, 17.0 miles in a straight line from Spencer’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Spencer.
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.