Where West Danby residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for West Danby, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for West Danby. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in West Danby
Cancer, heart disease and arthritis run high in West Danby
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.9%), vs 7.7% across New York. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.8%), vs 6.1% across New York. Arthritis is also above the state: 30.2%, vs 24% across New York. In all, West Danby runs above New York on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Fewer West Danby adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below New York. 1 in 10 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Nearly everyone in West Danby is insured
Only 5.3% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 7.9% across New York. 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 West Danby’s likely range.
Out of every 100 West Danby adults…
West Danby runs below NY on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 5. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8.9% of West Danby adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Keeping up with care
Share of West Danby adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
Care in and near West Danby
No hospital or community health center in West Danby 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 Danby; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How West Danby adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, West Danby runs above New York.
3 in 10 West Danby 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.
West Danby 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of West Danby adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in West Danby
Why doesn’t West Danby have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for West Danby.
What hospital is closest to West Danby?
Cayuga Medical Center at Ithaca in Ithaca, 10.1 miles in a straight line from West Danby’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in West Danby.
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.