Photo: Brandon Peterman (Zyrshnikashnu at en.wikipedia) · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Tonawanda Town residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Tonawanda Town, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Tonawanda Town. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Tonawanda Town
Cancer and depression run high in Tonawanda Town
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.7%), vs 7.7% across New York. 1 in 5 adults have been diagnosed with depression (20.9%), vs 17.5% across New York. In all, Tonawanda Town runs above New York on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Fewer Tonawanda Town adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below New York. 1 in 10 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Tonawanda Town adults report less loneliness
Loneliness (29.4% vs 34.2%) and lack of emotional support (21.4% vs 26.4%) both run below 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 Tonawanda Town’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Tonawanda Town adults…
Tonawanda Town runs below NY on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. 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.
9.4% of Tonawanda Town adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
How Tonawanda Town adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Tonawanda Town runs above New York.
3 in 10 Tonawanda Town 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 Tonawanda Town
1 hospital in Tonawanda Town, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Tonawanda Town; ≈ 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.
5.1 miles of trails across 13 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Tonawanda Town adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
Tonawanda Town 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tonawanda | A− | 31.9% | 10% | 12.3% | ZIP codes |
| Kenmore | A | 31% | 8.7% | 10.5% | CDC place |
| Grand Island | A | 29.6% | 9.3% | 10.3% | ZIP 14072 |
| Tonawanda | B | 33.8% | 10.8% | 14.6% | CDC place |
| Amherst | A | 27.7% | 8.9% | 8.8% | ZIP codes |
| North Tonawanda | B | 39% | 10.5% | 13.8% | CDC place |
| Buffalo | C− | 38.4% | 13.4% | 16.5% | CDC place |
| Grandyle Village | — | — | — | — |
Grandyle Village: 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 Tonawanda Town adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Tonawanda Town
Why doesn’t Tonawanda Town have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Tonawanda Town.
What hospital is closest to Tonawanda Town?
Kenmore Mercy Hospital in Kenmore, 0.4 miles in a straight line from Tonawanda Town’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 Tonawanda Town?
23 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Neighborhood Health Center Delaware in Buffalo, 2.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Tonawanda Town.
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.