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Weedsport, New York downtownPhoto: Kenneth C. Zirkel · CC BY 4.0
≈ B−Health Grade
Health in Weedsport · CDC PLACES 2025

On CDC estimates, Weedsport is healthier than 51% of U.S. towns

Weedsport differs from New York on 9 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 3 better, 6 worse.

Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Weedsport. How CDC estimates town health

What stands out · In brief

What stands out about health in Weedsport

COPD, cancer and arthritis run high in Weedsport

1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.3%), vs 6% across New York. 1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10%), vs 7.7% across New York. Arthritis is also above the state: 30.2%, vs 24% across New York. In all, Weedsport runs above New York on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓

Smoking is more common in Weedsport

1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (14.7%), 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 Weedsport’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to A−.

Health Grade

What’s behind Weedsport’s grade

On seven CDC estimates for adults, Weedsport is healthier than 51% of U.S. towns. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 59% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 38%).

B−Self-rated health19.1% · NY 18.1% · U.S. 19.4%
C+Physical distress14.9% · NY 12.8% · U.S. 13%
BMental distress16.7% · NY 15% · U.S. 15.9%
BObesity35.5% · NY 28.8% · U.S. 32.9%
BDiabetes11.5% · NY 11.5% · U.S. 12%
B−Smoking14.7% smoke · NY 11.3% · U.S. 11.8%
C+Exercise27.2% · NY 25.9% · U.S. 24.7%
All U.S. towns we grade (21,250)Healthier than 51%
Less healthyHealthier
U.S. towns with similar incomes, $53K–$89K (10,590)Healthier than 62%

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). Weedsport’s median household income is $70,865; among the 10,590 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($53K–$89K), it’s healthier than 62%, about where its income would put it.

A rough placement. CDC’s likely ranges are wide here: with every estimate at one end or the other, Weedsport could be anywhere from D to A−. The letter shows with “≈”.

How TownRatings grades health →

★ What stands out · Chronic conditions

Out of every 100 Weedsport adults…

Weedsport runs above NY on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.

8 of every 100 Weedsport adults have COPD
New York: 6 in 100 · worse · likely 6.8–10%
Better than NYWorseAbout the sameNew York
Habits

Everyday habits, side by side with New York

Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.

Get no exercise 27.2%NY 25.9%
Sleep under 7 hours 36.3%NY 37.9%
Binge drink 16.4%NY 16.3%
Smoke cigarettes 14.7%NY 11.3%
0%10%20%30%40%
Weedsport, betterWeedsport, worseAbout the sameNew York
Where Weedsport gets moving

Walk with neighbors

The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.

Getting care

Care in and near Weedsport

No hospital or community health center in Weedsport itself. These are the nearest.

HNearest ERAuburn Community HospitalAuburn · 7.4 miDirections →
★Best rated nearbyAuburn Community Hospital★★★★★ · 7.4 miDirections →
+Low-cost carePort Byron Community HealthPort Byron · 3.2 mi · sliding-scale feesDirections →
3.2 mi
Port Byron Community Health
Port Byron · community health center
Sliding-scale fees
7.4 mi
Auburn Community Hospital
Auburn · ★★★★★
ER
7.9 mi
East Hill Family Medical
4 sites · nearest in Auburn
Sliding-scale fees
Directions to nearest
20.9 mi
St. Joseph's Hospital Health Center
Syracuse · ★★★★★
ER
21.4 mi
University Hospital S U N Y Health Science Center
Syracuse · ★★★★★
ER
21.5 mi
Syracuse VA Medical Center
Syracuse · ★★★★★
ERFor veterans
✓ Primary careNo HRSA shortage area covers Weedsport itself
✓ Dental careWeedsport is not a shortage area
✓ Mental healthWeedsport is not a shortage area

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 Weedsport; ≈ 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).

Checkups & screenings

Keeping up with care

Share of Weedsport adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.

82%Yearly checkupNY 81%
65%Dentist visitNY 64%
89%Cholesterol checkNY 89%
69%Colon screeningNY 67%
76%MammogramNY 79%
78%Taking BP medsNY 77%
1 in 18
working-age adults has no health insurance
Weedsport 5.6% · New York 1 in 13 (7.9%)
Mind & connection

How Weedsport adults are doing

On 1 of 4 measures, Weedsport runs above New York.

1 in 3Weedsport adults feel lonely
33.4% · NY 34.2% · About the same as NY
1 in 4Weedsport adults lack social or emotional support
23.3% · NY 26.4% · About the same as NY
1 in 5Weedsport adults have been diagnosed with depression
21.4% · NY 17.5% · Worse than NY
1 in 6Weedsport adults are in frequent mental distress
16.7% · NY 15% · About the same as NY
The one neighbors can help with

1 in 3 Weedsport adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.

Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.

Find a group →

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 needs

Making ends meet

Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.

1 in 7
Weedsport adults worry about having enough food
13.7% · NY 17.2%
Better than NY
1 in 9
Weedsport adults worry about keeping their housing
11.4% · NY 14.5%
Better than NY
1 in 14
Weedsport adults were threatened with a utility shut-off
7.3% · NY 8.2%
About the same as NY
1 in 13
Weedsport adults lack reliable transportation
7.6% · NY 8.6%
About the same as NY

13.2% of Weedsport adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.

Around town

Weedsport and the towns around it

How health changes across the town line.

Health next door

TownHealthObesityDiabetesSmokingFigures from
WeedsportB−35.5%11.5%14.7%CDC place

Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.

Disability

Living with a disability

Shown without a better/worse judgment.

31.2%

of Weedsport adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.

Walking or climbing stairs15.3%
Thinking or memory13.4%
Hearing6.9%
Errands alone8.7%
Vision5%
Dressing or bathing4.1%
New York

Every CDC estimate for Weedsport

Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.

On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Weedsport is better than New York on 3 and worse on 6; on the rest, the New York figure falls inside Weedsport’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.

Adults who…WeedsportNYU.S.vs NY
Overall health
Fair or poor health19.1%16–22.718.1%19.4%About the same
Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month)14.9%12.8–17.212.8%13%About the same
Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month)16.7%14.6–1915%15.9%About the same
Conditions
Obesity35.5%28.5–43.128.8%32.9%About the same
Diabetes11.5%9.8–13.411.5%12%About the same
High blood pressure36.1%32–40.432.6%34.4%About the same
High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years)39.2%34.8–43.437.7%37.1%About the same
Arthritis30.2%26.8–33.924%25.3%Worse
Asthma11.5%10.1–12.910.3%9.9%About the same
Cancer, other than skin cancer10%9–11.17.7%7.9%Worse
Coronary heart disease7.2%6.2–8.26.1%6.4%Worse
COPD8.3%6.8–106%6.3%Worse
Stroke3.8%3.3–4.33.4%3.4%About the same
Lost all teeth (ages 65+)12.9%10.5–15.712.8%12.3%About the same
Habits
Smoke cigarettes14.7%11.9–17.911.3%11.8%Worse
No exercise outside work27.2%22.2–32.425.9%24.7%About the same
Binge drinking16.4%13.6–19.716.3%15.4%About the same
Sleep under 7 hours36.3%30.4–42.437.9%36%About the same
Checkups and coverage
No health insurance (ages 18–64)5.6%4.2–7.27.9%11%Better
Checkup in the past year81.6%78.3–84.780.8%77.4%About the same
Dentist visit in the past year65.3%61.9–68.663.5%63.2%About the same
Cholesterol check in 5 years89.3%87.3–90.989.2%87.1%About the same
Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure)78.2%75.1–8177.2%76.5%About the same
Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75)68.9%64.2–73.666.8%65.5%About the same
Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74)75.7%68.4–8278.9%76.4%About the same
Mind and connection
Ever told they have depression21.4%18.2–24.917.5%20.6%Worse
Feel lonely33.4%28.3–38.534.2%32.5%About the same
Lack social and emotional support23.3%19.6–27.226.4%23.6%About the same
Everyday needs
Worried about having enough food13.7%10.7–1717.2%15%Better
Worried about keeping housing11.4%9.2–13.714.5%12%Better
Threatened with a utility shut-off7.3%6–8.68.2%7.6%About the same
Lack reliable transportation7.6%6.3–98.6%7.9%About the same
Received SNAP (food stamps)13.2%10.1–16.414.1%11.6%About the same
Disability
Any disability31.2%26.5–36.127.2%30.1%About the same
Difficulty walking or climbing stairs15.3%12.8–18.113.4%13.6%About the same
Difficulty concentrating or remembering13.4%11.3–15.612.1%13.9%About the same
Hearing difficulty6.9%6–7.95.6%6.7%Higher
Vision difficulty5%4.2–5.85.2%5.4%About the same
Difficulty doing errands alone8.7%7.4–10.27.7%7.9%About the same
Difficulty dressing or bathing4.1%3.5–4.93.8%3.8%About the same

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 Weedsport

Is Weedsport a healthy place to live?

On seven CDC estimates for adults, Weedsport is healthier than 51% of U.S. towns: ≈ B− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 62%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.

What is the obesity rate in Weedsport?

CDC estimates 35.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.5% and 43.1%, against 28.8% across New York and 32.9% nationally.

What hospital is closest to Weedsport?

Auburn Community Hospital in Auburn, 7.4 miles in a straight line from Weedsport’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.

How many people in Weedsport have no health insurance?

CDC estimates 5.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.2–7.2%), 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 Weedsport more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to A−.

Neighbors talk health

Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Weedsport.

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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.