Photo: Don O'Brien from Piketon, Ohio, United States · CC BY 2.0On CDC estimates, Vestal is healthier than 82% of U.S. towns
Vestal differs from New York on 8 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 6 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 13850. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Vestal
Cancer and arthritis run high in Vestal
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.7%), vs 7.7% across New York. 3 in 10 adults have arthritis (29.5%), vs 24% across New York. Conditions ↓
Fewer Vestal 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 ↓
Vestal is the healthiest of the towns around it
Its A− tops all six graded neighbors. The closest is Owego (B+). Around town ↓
Nearly everyone in Vestal is insured
Only 5.1% 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 Vestal’s likely range; Vestal’s figures come from ZIP code 13850, 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 Vestal’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Vestal is healthier than 82% of U.S. towns, #245 of 755 in New York. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is smoking (fewer adults who smoke than 82% of towns); the weakest is no exercise, still better than 71%.
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). Vestal’s median household income is $83,012; among the 10,532 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($62K–$104K), it’s healthier than 91%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Vestal adults…
Vestal runs above NY on 2 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.
11% of Vestal adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Vestal and the towns around it
Vestal has the best Health Grade of the 7 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
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vestal | A− | 30.5% | 10.4% | 11% | ZIP 13850 |
| Union | B | 33.7% | 11.3% | 13.7% | ZIP codes |
| Binghamton | B | 34.9% | 11.1% | 13.9% | ZIP 13903 |
| Johnson City | B− | 34.1% | 12% | 14.7% | CDC place |
| Endwell | — | — | — | — | |
| Owego | B+ | 30.6% | 11% | 13.1% | ZIP codes |
| Binghamton | C | 36.6% | 12.5% | 16.4% | CDC place |
| Endicott | C− | 38.1% | 13.1% | 18.1% | CDC place |
Endwell: a Census-designated place inside a larger town, graded as part of it. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Keeping up with care
Share of Vestal adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
Care in and near Vestal
No hospital or community health center in Vestal 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 Vestal; ≈ 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.
27 miles of trails across 16 parks and preserves
How Vestal adults are doing
About the same as New York on each measure.
1 in 3 Vestal 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Vestal adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Vestal
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Vestal is better than New York on 6 and worse on 2; on the rest, the New York figure falls inside Vestal’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Vestal | NY | U.S. | vs NY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 15.9%13.8–17.9 | 18.1% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.4%11–13.9 | 12.8% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15%13.3–16.8 | 15% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 30.5%26–35 | 28.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.4%9.1–11.8 | 11.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 34.4%31.1–37.5 | 32.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35%31.7–38.3 | 37.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 29.5%26.7–32.1 | 24% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.9%9.7–12.1 | 10.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.7%8.9–10.6 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.8%6.1–7.5 | 6.1% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6.6%5.8–7.5 | 6% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.5%3.2–3.8 | 3.4% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 10.8%8.7–13 | 12.8% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11%9.4–12.7 | 11.3% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 22.5%19.2–25.9 | 25.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.2%12.9–17.6 | 16.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33.9%29.3–38.2 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.1%4.4–6.1 | 7.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 82.2%79.5–84.6 | 80.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 65%61.6–68 | 63.5% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.6%87.1–90 | 89.2% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.5%73.8–78.9 | 77.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 69.8%65.4–73.7 | 66.8% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78%71.6–83.4 | 78.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 19.4%16.8–22 | 17.5% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 34.1%28.6–39.6 | 34.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.1%20–28.2 | 26.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 12.3%10.1–14.7 | 17.2% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.3%8.4–12.1 | 14.5% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.4%5.3–7.5 | 8.2% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.3%6.2–8.4 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 11%9–13 | 14.1% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 27.1%23.9–30.3 | 27.2% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.9%11.2–14.6 | 13.4% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.1%10.7–13.6 | 12.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.8%6.1–7.6 | 5.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 4.6%4.1–5 | 5.2% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.6%6.7–8.6 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.5%3.1–3.8 | 3.8% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Vestal
Is Vestal a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Vestal is healthier than 82% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #245 of 755 in New York. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 91%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Vestal?
CDC estimates 30.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 26% and 35%, against 28.8% across New York and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Vestal?
Our Lady of Lourdes Memorial Hospital in Binghamton, 5.1 miles in a straight line from Vestal’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Vestal have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.4–6.1%), 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 Vestal 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 Vestal.
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.