Where Wayne residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Wayne, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 14840, 14837, 14815. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Wayne
Cancer, arthritis and COPD run high in Wayne
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12.3%), vs 7.7% across New York. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (35.7%), vs 24% across New York. COPD is also above the state: 8.8%, vs 6% across New York. In all, Wayne runs above New York on six of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 40% of residents are 65 or older (New York 18%), and cancer, arthritis and COPD are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Wayne, and more people treating it
39.7% of adults have high blood pressure (New York 32.6%), but 82.5% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.2% statewide. Checkups ↓
Wayne keeps up with checkups
It beats New York on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (83.8% vs 80.8%) and cholesterol checks (91.6% 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 Wayne’s likely range; Wayne’s figures come from ZIP codes 14840, 14837, 14815, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Wayne adults…
Wayne runs above NY on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Wayne is an older town: 40% 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 Wayne as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Wayne adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
Care in and near Wayne
No hospital or community health center in Wayne 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 Wayne; ≈ 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.
2.3 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Wayne adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Wayne does better than New York.
3 in 10 Wayne 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.
10.5% of Wayne adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Wayne 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jerusalem | B+ | 32.2% | 10.6% | 13% | ZIP codes |
| Tyrone | C+ | 34.3% | 12.7% | 16.9% | ZIP codes |
| Urbana | B− | 35% | 12.9% | 14.5% | ZIP codes |
| Pulteney | C+ | 35.9% | 12.8% | 15.7% | ZIP codes |
| Bradford | — | — | — | — | |
| Barrington | C | 35.2% | 12.6% | 17.1% | ZIP codes |
Bradford: 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 Wayne adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Wayne
Why doesn’t Wayne have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Wayne.
What hospital is closest to Wayne?
Schuyler Hospital in Montour Falls, 15.3 miles in a straight line from Wayne’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 Wayne?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Bath Community Health in Bath, 9.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Wayne.
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.