Photo: AlleganyCounty · CC BY-SA 4.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Wellsville is healthier than 84%
Wellsville differs from New York on 15 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 4 better, 11 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Wellsville. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Wellsville
Wellsville is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Wellsville is healthier than 51%. Against the 7,439 towns with similar household incomes ($41K–$69K), it’s healthier than 84%. Health Grade ↓
COPD, cancer and arthritis run high in Wellsville
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.4%), 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: 30.4%, vs 24% across New York. In all, Wellsville runs above New York on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Depression is more common in Wellsville
1 in 5 adults have been diagnosed with depression (21.6%), vs 17.5% across New York. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 17.2%, vs 15% across New York. Mind & connection ↓
Smoking is more common in Wellsville
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (14.7%), vs 11.3% across New York. Habits ↓
Wellsville has a top-rated hospital
Jones Memorial Hospital is rated 4 of 5 stars by Medicare and has an emergency room. 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 Wellsville’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
What’s behind Wellsville’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Wellsville is healthier than 51% of U.S. towns, #540 of 755 in New York. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 59% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 41%).
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). Wellsville’s median household income is $55,096; among the 7,439 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($41K–$69K), it’s healthier than 84%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Most New York towns score higher on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Wellsville is healthier than 29% of graded towns, against 51% nationally.
Out of every 100 Wellsville adults…
Wellsville runs above NY on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
How Wellsville adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Wellsville runs above New York.
1 in 3 Wellsville 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.
Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
1.1 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
Care in and near Wellsville
1 hospital in Wellsville, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Wellsville; ≈ 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 Wellsville 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 Wellsville adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Wellsville and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellsville | B− | 36% | 11.5% | 14.7% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Wellsville adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Wellsville
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Wellsville is better than New York on 4 and worse on 11; on the rest, the New York figure falls inside Wellsville’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Wellsville | NY | U.S. | vs NY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 18.6%16.1–21.2 | 18.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.7%12.9–16.6 | 12.8% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.2%15.3–19.2 | 15% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36%28.8–44 | 28.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.5%10–13.1 | 11.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 36.9%33–41.2 | 32.6% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.7%34.5–43.3 | 37.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 30.4%27.2–33.8 | 24% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.5%10.2–12.9 | 10.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10%9–10.9 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.3%6.6–8.1 | 6.1% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8.4%7.4–9.4 | 6% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.8%3.5–4.2 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 16.7%13.7–19.9 | 12.8% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.7%12.4–17 | 11.3% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 26.1%21.9–30.6 | 25.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.9%14–20.2 | 16.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.6%31–44.6 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.8%4.8–7 | 7.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.8%77.6–83.9 | 80.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 60.9%57.1–64.5 | 63.5% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.5%87–90 | 89.2% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.3%75.6–80.9 | 77.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67.5%62.4–72.2 | 66.8% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.2%68.4–82.8 | 78.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.6%18.4–25.2 | 17.5% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 32.1%27.3–37.3 | 34.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.1%18.9–25.6 | 26.4% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 13.9%11.8–16.5 | 17.2% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.8%10.1–13.8 | 14.5% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.5%6.5–8.7 | 8.2% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.9%6.9–8.9 | 8.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 13.8%11.7–16.1 | 14.1% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 30.1%26.1–34.2 | 27.2% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15%13–16.9 | 13.4% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.8%12.2–15.5 | 12.1% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.1%6.3–7.9 | 5.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5%4.5–5.6 | 5.2% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.9%7.9–10 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.1%3.7–4.5 | 3.8% | 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 Wellsville
Is Wellsville a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Wellsville is healthier than 51% of U.S. towns: ≈ B− for health, #540 of 755 in New York. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Wellsville?
CDC estimates 36% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.8% and 44%, against 28.8% across New York and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Wellsville?
Jones Memorial Hospital in Wellsville, 0.3 miles in a straight line from Wellsville’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Wellsville have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.8–7%), 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 Wellsville more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Wellsville.
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.