Truxton Depot · Photo: Dj paige · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Truxton residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Truxton, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 13158, 13159, 13101, 13040. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Truxton
Cancer, COPD and depression run high in Truxton
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10%), vs 7.7% across New York. 1 in 13 adults have COPD (7.6%), vs 6% across New York. Depression is also above the state: 22.1%, vs 17.5% across New York. In all, Truxton runs above New York on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Fewer Truxton adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills 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 ↓
Nearly everyone in Truxton is insured
Only 5.3% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 7.9% across New York. Checkups ↓
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 Truxton’s likely range; Truxton’s figures come from ZIP codes 13158, 13159, 13101, 13040, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Truxton adults…
Truxton 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.
10.8% of Truxton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Keeping up with care
Share of Truxton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
Care in and near Truxton
No hospital or community health center in Truxton 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 Truxton; ≈ 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.
16 miles of trails across 7 parks and preserves
How Truxton adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Truxton runs above New York.
3 in 10 Truxton 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.
Truxton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cuyler | — | — | — | — | |
| Homer | A− | 30.4% | 9.5% | 12.3% | ZIP codes |
| Solon | B | 32.8% | 10.6% | 15.4% | ZIP codes |
| Preble | A− | 32.3% | 9.8% | 11.6% | ZIP codes |
| Tully | A− | 34.3% | 10.2% | 10.8% | ZIP codes |
| Fabius | A− | 35.2% | 10.3% | 11.7% | ZIP codes |
Cuyler: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Truxton adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Truxton
Why doesn’t Truxton have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Truxton.
What hospital is closest to Truxton?
Guthrie Cortland Regional Medical Center in Cortland, 10.8 miles in a straight line from Truxton’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Truxton.
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.