Photo: Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page, my Commons user talk page, or my English Wikipedia user talk page; I'll know about it a lot faster) · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Warren is healthier than 46% of U.S. towns
Warren differs from New York on 18 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 5 better, 13 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 13439, 13407, 13361. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Warren
COPD, cancer and arthritis run high in Warren
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9%), vs 6% across New York. 1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.6%), vs 7.7% across New York. Arthritis is also above the state: 32.5%, vs 24% across New York. In all, Warren runs above New York on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Depression is more common in Warren
1 in 5 adults have been diagnosed with depression (20.8%), vs 17.5% across New York. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 16.8%, vs 15% across New York. Mind & connection ↓
Smoking is more common in Warren
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (15.1%), 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 Warren’s likely range; Warren’s figures come from ZIP codes 13439, 13407, 13361, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B+.
What’s behind Warren’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Warren is healthier than 46% of U.S. towns. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 57% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 30%).
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). Warren’s median household income is $72,750; among the 10,711 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($55K–$91K), it’s healthier than 52%, about where its income would put it.
Where Warren compares well: no health insurance (ages 18–64), 5.9% (U.S. 11%); taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 79.8% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 Warren adults…
Warren runs above NY on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
How Warren adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Warren runs above New York.
1 in 3 Warren adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
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Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
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Care in and near Warren
No hospital or community health center in Warren 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 Warren; ≈ 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 Warren 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.
13.8% of Warren adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Warren and the towns around it
Warren’s Health Grade ranks 4th of 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warren | B− | 35.2% | 12.1% | 15.1% | ZIP codes |
| Springfield | B | 32.4% | 11.9% | 13.4% | ZIP codes |
| Richfield | C+ | 34.3% | 12.8% | 15.2% | ZIP codes |
| Richfield Springs | C | 34.4% | 13.5% | 16.8% | CDC place |
| German Flatts | B | 36.5% | 10.7% | 14.2% | ZIP codes |
| Columbia | B− | 35.7% | 11.7% | 14.9% | ZIP codes |
| Stark | — | — | — | — | |
| Springfield Center | — | — | — | — |
Stark and Springfield Center: 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 Warren adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Warren
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Warren is better than New York on 5 and worse on 13; on the rest, the New York figure falls inside Warren’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Warren | NY | U.S. | vs NY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 19.4%17.1–22 | 18.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.4%13.8–17.2 | 12.8% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.8%15.2–18.6 | 15% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35.2%30.4–40.3 | 28.8% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 12.1%10.8–13.7 | 11.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 37.2%34.2–40.5 | 32.6% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 40%36.7–43.5 | 37.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 32.5%29.9–35.4 | 24% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.5%10.4–12.7 | 10.3% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.6%9.8–11.5 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.1%7.3–9 | 6.1% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9%8–10.2 | 6% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.1%3.8–4.5 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 15.9%13.4–18.5 | 12.8% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.1%13.1–17.3 | 11.3% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 27.9%24.3–31.9 | 25.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.6%14.3–19.1 | 16.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.1%31.6–40.8 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.9%4.9–7.1 | 7.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.5%78–83 | 80.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 61%58–64 | 63.5% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89.2%87.8–90.5 | 89.2% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.8%77.5–82 | 77.2% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 68.9%65–72.5 | 66.8% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.3%72.8–83.1 | 78.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 20.8%18.3–23.5 | 17.5% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 31.1%27.4–35.2 | 34.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.9%20.1–26 | 26.4% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 13.8%11.7–16.1 | 17.2% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.4%9.9–13.1 | 14.5% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.2%6.3–8.2 | 8.2% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.7%6.8–8.7 | 8.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 13.8%11.7–16 | 14.1% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 30.6%27.3–34.3 | 27.2% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.1%14.3–18.2 | 13.4% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.6%12.1–15.2 | 12.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.7%6.9–8.5 | 5.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.3%4.7–5.9 | 5.2% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9%8–10.1 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.4%3.9–4.9 | 3.8% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Warren
Is Warren a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Warren is healthier than 46% of U.S. towns: B− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 52%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Warren?
CDC estimates 35.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.4% and 40.3%, against 28.8% across New York and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Warren?
Little Falls Hospital in Little Falls, 11.0 miles in a straight line from Warren’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Warren have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.9–7.1%), 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 Warren more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Warren.
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.