Where Wadsworth residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Wadsworth, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Wadsworth. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Wadsworth
COPD, arthritis and heart disease run high in Wadsworth
1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.6%), vs 6% across New York. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (33.4%), vs 24% across New York. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.2%, vs 6.1% across New York. In all, Wadsworth runs above New York on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Wadsworth
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (19.6%), vs 11.3% across New York. Habits ↓
In Wadsworth, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 6.5% of working-age adults are uninsured (New York 7.9%), yet 22.8% say their health is fair or poor, vs 18.1% across the state. 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 Wadsworth’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Wadsworth adults…
Wadsworth runs above NY on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Wadsworth adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
Care in and near Wadsworth
No hospital or community health center in Wadsworth 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 Wadsworth; ≈ 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 Wadsworth adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Wadsworth runs above New York.
3 in 10 Wadsworth 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.
18.5% of Wadsworth adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Wadsworth and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greigsville | — | — | — | — |
Greigsville: 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 Wadsworth adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Wadsworth
Why doesn’t Wadsworth have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Wadsworth.
What hospital is closest to Wadsworth?
Wyoming County in Warsaw, 13.7 miles in a straight line from Wadsworth’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Wadsworth?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is TCFM Geneseo in Geneseo, 5.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Wadsworth.
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.