Photo: [email protected] at English Wikipedia · Public domainWhere Stratford residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Stratford, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 13470, 13329. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Stratford
COPD, arthritis and heart disease run high in Stratford
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.4%), vs 6% across New York. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (35.7%), vs 24% across New York. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.9%, vs 6.1% across New York. In all, Stratford runs above New York on ten of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Stratford
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17.4%), vs 11.3% across New York. Habits ↓
Depression is more common in Stratford
1 in 5 adults have been diagnosed with depression (21.2%), vs 17.5% across New York. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 16.9%, vs 15% 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 Stratford’s likely range; Stratford’s figures come from ZIP codes 13470, 13329, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Stratford adults…
Stratford runs above NY on 12 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.
47 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Stratford adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Stratford runs above New York.
1 in 3 Stratford 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 Stratford
No hospital or community health center in Stratford 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 Stratford; ≈ 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 Stratford 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.
15.3% of Stratford adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Stratford 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 Stratford adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Stratford
Why doesn’t Stratford have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Stratford.
What hospital is closest to Stratford?
Little Falls Hospital in Little Falls, 16.6 miles in a straight line from Stratford’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 Stratford.
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.