On CDC estimates, Tully is healthier than 83% of U.S. towns
Tully differs from New York on 19 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 14 better, 5 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 13159, 13141. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Tully
Cancer, depression and arthritis run high in Tully
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.6%), vs 7.7% across New York. 1 in 5 adults have been diagnosed with depression (21.7%), vs 17.5% across New York. Arthritis is also above the state: 28.6%, vs 24% across New York. In all, Tully runs above New York on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Tully keeps up with checkups
It beats New York on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (72% vs 63.5%) and cholesterol checks (90.9% vs 89.2%). Checkups ↓
Fewer Tully adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below New York. 1 in 11 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Tully’s likely range; Tully’s figures come from ZIP codes 13159, 13141, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A.
What’s behind Tully’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Tully is healthier than 83% of U.S. towns, #236 of 755 in New York. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is fair or poor health (fewer adults who rate their health fair or poor than 88% of towns); the weakest is obesity, still better than 64%.
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Tully’s median household income is $108,529; among the 7,365 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($81K–$136K), it’s healthier than 72%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Tully adults…
Tully runs below NY on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 5. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Tully 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.
7.9% of Tully adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Care in and near Tully
No hospital or community health center in Tully 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 Tully; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
12 miles of trails across 7 parks and preserves
How Tully adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Tully runs above New York.
3 in 10 Tully 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.
Tully and the towns around it
Tully’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 5 graded towns around it.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Tully adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Tully
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Tully is better than New York on 14 and worse on 5; on the rest, the New York figure falls inside Tully’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Tully | NY | U.S. | vs NY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 14.3%12.6–16.2 | 18.1% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.6%11.3–14.1 | 12.8% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15%13.5–16.6 | 15% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 34.3%30.4–38.6 | 28.8% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 10.2%9–11.5 | 11.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 35.6%32.8–38.5 | 32.6% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.7%34.8–40.7 | 37.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 28.6%26.1–31.1 | 24% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.9%9.9–12 | 10.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.6%9.8–11.4 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.6%5.9–7.3 | 6.1% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6.4%5.6–7.3 | 6% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.2%2.9–3.5 | 3.4% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9.4%7.9–11.1 | 12.8% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10.8%9.2–12.6 | 11.3% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 20.4%17.6–23.3 | 25.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 17.2%15.1–19.5 | 16.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33.8%29.9–37.5 | 37.9% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 4.2%3.5–5 | 7.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 82.7%80.5–84.8 | 80.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 72%69.5–74.3 | 63.5% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 90.9%89.8–91.9 | 89.2% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.5%77.2–81.7 | 77.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 73.8%70.2–76.8 | 66.8% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 80%75–84.3 | 78.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.7%19.4–24.2 | 17.5% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 30.1%26.6–33.7 | 34.2% | 32.5% | Better |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.9%18.3–23.6 | 26.4% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 9.1%7.7–10.6 | 17.2% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.5%7.2–9.8 | 14.5% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.2%4.5–6 | 8.2% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.6%4.9–6.3 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 7.9%6.6–9.3 | 14.1% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 25.5%22.7–28.4 | 27.2% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.2%10.7–13.7 | 13.4% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 10.9%9.7–12.1 | 12.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.1%5.5–6.8 | 5.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.7%3.3–4.1 | 5.2% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.7%5.9–7.5 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.2%2.8–3.5 | 3.8% | 3.8% | Lower |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the New York figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Tully
Is Tully a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Tully is healthier than 83% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #236 of 755 in New York. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 72%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Tully?
CDC estimates 34.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.4% and 38.6%, against 28.8% across New York and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Tully?
Guthrie Cortland Regional Medical Center in Cortland, 14.0 miles in a straight line from Tully’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Tully have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 4.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 3.5–5%), against 7.9% across New York.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Tully more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Tully.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.