Where Sylvan Beach residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Sylvan Beach, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Sylvan Beach. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Sylvan Beach
COPD, cancer and arthritis run high in Sylvan Beach
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.3%), vs 6% across New York. 1 in 8 adults have had cancer (11.8%), vs 7.7% across New York. Arthritis is also above the state: 35.2%, vs 24% across New York. In all, Sylvan Beach runs above New York on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Sylvan Beach, and more people treating it
41.4% of adults have high blood pressure (New York 32.6%), but 81.8% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.2% statewide. Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Sylvan Beach
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (14.5%), 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 Sylvan Beach’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Sylvan Beach adults…
Sylvan Beach runs above NY on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Sylvan Beach adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
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.
Care in and near Sylvan Beach
No hospital or community health center in Sylvan Beach 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 Sylvan Beach; ≈ 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).
How Sylvan Beach adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Sylvan Beach does better than New York.
3 in 10 Sylvan Beach 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.
11.1% of Sylvan Beach adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Sylvan Beach 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 Sylvan Beach adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Sylvan Beach
Why doesn’t Sylvan Beach have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Sylvan Beach.
What hospital is closest to Sylvan Beach?
Oneida Health Hospital in Oneida, 9.4 miles in a straight line from Sylvan Beach’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 Sylvan Beach.
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.