Photo: Dclemens1971 · CC BY 4.0Where Wells residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Wells, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 12190. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Wells
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Wells
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.6%), about twice the New York rate. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10.5%), vs 6.1% across New York. Cancer is also above the state: 12.5%, vs 7.7% across New York. In all, Wells runs above New York on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 29% of residents are 65 or older (New York 18%), and COPD, heart disease and cancer are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Wells
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.9%), vs 11.3% across New York. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Wells, and more people treating it
43.8% of adults have high blood pressure (New York 32.6%), but 82.7% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.2% statewide. Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 28 miles from Wells
The closest emergency room is Nathan Littauer Hospital in Gloversville, 28.2 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Hudson Headwaters Health Network is closer (21.2 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
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 Wells’ likely range; Wells’ figures come from ZIP code 12190, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Wells adults…
Wells runs above NY on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Wells is an older town: 29% 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 Wells as about how healthy they are.
Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
87 miles of trails across 6 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Wells adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
Care in and near Wells
No hospital or community health center in Wells 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 Wells; ≈ 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 Wells adults are doing
About the same as New York on each measure.
3 in 10 Wells 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.
14.7% of Wells adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Wells 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Pleasant | — | — | — | — | |
| Speculator | — | — | — | — | |
| Hope | — | — | — | — | |
| Indian Lake | B | 30.6% | 13% | 12.3% | ZIP codes |
| Benson | — | — | — | — | |
| Arietta | — | — | — | — | |
| Johnsburg | B+ | 31.2% | 12.4% | 12.6% | ZIP codes |
| Stony Creek | — | — | — | — |
Lake Pleasant, Speculator, Hope, Benson, Arietta and Stony Creek: 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 Wells adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Wells
Why doesn’t Wells have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Wells.
What hospital is closest to Wells?
Nathan Littauer Hospital in Gloversville, 28.2 miles in a straight line from Wells’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Wells.
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.