Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, West Carthage is healthier than 76%
West Carthage differs from New York on 11 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 10 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for West Carthage. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in West Carthage
COPD, obesity and depression run high in West Carthage
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.5%), vs 6% across New York. 2 in 5 adults have obesity (38.1%), vs 28.8% across New York. Depression is also above the state: 21.7%, vs 17.5% across New York. In all, West Carthage runs above New York on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in West Carthage
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (15.8%), vs 11.3% across New York. Habits ↓
West Carthage is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, West Carthage is healthier than 38%. Against the 5,756 towns with similar household incomes ($37K–$62K), it’s healthier than 76%. Health Grade ↓
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 West Carthage’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
What’s behind West Carthage’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, West Carthage is healthier than 38% of U.S. towns. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 62% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 24%).
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). West Carthage’s median household income is $49,885; among the 5,756 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($37K–$62K), it’s healthier than 76%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 West Carthage adults…
West Carthage runs below NY on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 6. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
0.1 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near West Carthage
No hospital or community health center in West Carthage 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 West Carthage; ≈ 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 West Carthage adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
How West Carthage adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, West Carthage runs above New York.
1 in 3 West Carthage 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.
16.5% of West Carthage adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
West Carthage and the towns around it
West Carthage’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 3 graded towns around it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Carthage | C+ | 38.1% | 11.3% | 15.8% | CDC place |
| Wilna | — | — | — | — | |
| Carthage | C+ | 38.3% | 10.5% | 16.1% | CDC place |
| Champion | C+ | 39.2% | 11.2% | 16% | ZIP codes |
Wilna: no CDC estimate of its own. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of West Carthage adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for West Carthage
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, West Carthage is better than New York on 1 and worse on 10; on the rest, the New York figure falls inside West Carthage’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | West Carthage | NY | U.S. | vs NY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 19.9%16.7–23.5 | 18.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.7%12.7–16.8 | 12.8% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.6%16.3–21.1 | 15% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 38.1%33.1–43.4 | 28.8% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 11.3%9.7–12.9 | 11.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 32.8%29.5–36 | 32.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 33.9%30.7–37.4 | 37.7% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 28.3%25.7–31.1 | 24% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 12.1%10.7–13.6 | 10.3% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.6%7.7–9.5 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.9%6.1–7.9 | 6.1% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 8.5%7.1–10 | 6% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.7%3.2–4.2 | 3.4% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 17.7%14.8–20.8 | 12.8% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.8%13–19 | 11.3% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 28.6%24.2–33.3 | 25.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 18.9%16.1–21.9 | 16.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 41%36.5–45.7 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.1%6.3–10.2 | 7.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.6%76.4–82.3 | 80.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 58.7%55.5–61.9 | 63.5% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.9%82.3–87.2 | 89.2% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75.6%73–78 | 77.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 70.6%66.7–74.3 | 66.8% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.3%68.7–81.2 | 78.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.7%18.8–25 | 17.5% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 33.5%28.6–38.4 | 34.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.5%20.9–28.4 | 26.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 16.8%13.5–20.8 | 17.2% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 13.9%11.5–16.7 | 14.5% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.4%7.1–10 | 8.2% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.5%8–11.2 | 8.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 16.5%13–20.5 | 14.1% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 32.5%28.3–37.4 | 27.2% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.9%12.6–17.4 | 13.4% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.7%13.4–18.4 | 12.1% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7%6.1–7.9 | 5.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.6%4.9–6.5 | 5.2% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.8%8.3–11.6 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.2%3.6–4.9 | 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 West Carthage
Is West Carthage a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, West Carthage is healthier than 38% of U.S. towns: ≈ C+ for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in West Carthage?
CDC estimates 38.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 33.1% and 43.4%, against 28.8% across New York and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to West Carthage?
Carthage Area Hospital in Carthage, 1.6 miles in a straight line from West Carthage’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in West Carthage have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.3–10.2%), 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 West Carthage more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in West Carthage.
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.