Where Ward residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Ward, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 14880, 14813, 14803, 14806. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ward
COPD, cancer and arthritis run high in Ward
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.2%), vs 6% across New York. 1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.3%), vs 7.7% across New York. Arthritis is also above the state: 31.9%, vs 24% across New York. In all, Ward runs above New York on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 35% of residents are 65 or older (New York 18%), and COPD, cancer and arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Depression is more common in Ward
1 in 5 adults have been diagnosed with depression (21.2%), vs 17.5% across New York. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 17.1%, vs 15% across New York. Mind & connection ↓
Smoking is more common in Ward
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (15.8%), vs 11.3% across New York. Habits ↓
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 Ward’s likely range; Ward’s figures come from ZIP codes 14880, 14813, 14803, 14806, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Ward adults…
Ward runs above NY on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Ward is an older town: 35% of residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across New York. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Ward as about how healthy they are.
How Ward adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Ward runs above New York.
1 in 3 Ward 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.
Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
8.2 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
Care in and near Ward
No hospital or community health center in Ward 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 Ward; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Ward 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.
14.6% of Ward adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Ward 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Almond | — | — | — | — | |
| Andover | C+ | 37% | 12.5% | 15.9% | ZIP codes |
| Amity | C | 37.7% | 13.2% | 16.4% | ZIP codes |
| Scio | C+ | 36.8% | 12.4% | 15.4% | ZIP codes |
West Almond: 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 Ward adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Ward
Why doesn’t Ward have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Ward.
What hospital is closest to Ward?
Jones Memorial Hospital in Wellsville, 7.5 miles in a straight line from Ward’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Ward.
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.