Where Washington Mills residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Washington Mills, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Washington Mills. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Washington Mills
Binge drinking is the habit Washington Mills doesn’t win on
19.5% of adults binge drink, vs 16.3% across New York, even though fewer of them smoke and more of them exercise. Habits ↓
Washington Mills is an active town
Only 18% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 25.9% across New York. Habits ↓
Washington Mills keeps up with checkups
It beats New York on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (73.3% vs 63.5%) and cholesterol checks (91.3% vs 89.2%). 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 Washington Mills’ likely range.
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 Washington Mills adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
Out of every 100 Washington Mills adults…
Washington Mills runs below NY on 5 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 7% of Washington Mills residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across New York. Heart disease, COPD and stroke run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Washington Mills
No hospital or community health center in Washington Mills 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 Washington Mills; ≈ 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 Washington Mills adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Washington Mills does better than New York.
3 in 10 Washington Mills 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.
5.3% of Washington Mills adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Washington Mills 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chadwicks | — | — | — | — |
Chadwicks: 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 Washington Mills adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Washington Mills
Why doesn’t Washington Mills have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Washington Mills.
What hospital is closest to Washington Mills?
Wynn Hospital in Utica, 4.4 miles in a straight line from Washington Mills’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Washington Mills?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Mosaic Health Utica Dental in Utica, 2.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Washington Mills.
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.