Photo: Andre Carrotflower · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, West Seneca is healthier than 80% of U.S. towns
West Seneca differs from New York on 15 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 12 better, 3 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 14224, 14218. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in West Seneca
Cancer and arthritis run high in West Seneca
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.2%), vs 7.7% across New York. 3 in 10 adults have arthritis (29.3%), vs 24% across New York. In all, West Seneca runs above New York on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Fewer West Seneca 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 ↓
Health varies a lot right around West Seneca
Grades next door run from Orchard Park (A) to Lackawanna (C−). West Seneca is an A−. Around town ↓
West Seneca adults report less loneliness
Loneliness (29.3% vs 34.2%) and lack of emotional support (21.5% vs 26.4%) both run below New York. Mind & connection ↓
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 Seneca’s likely range; West Seneca’s figures come from ZIP codes 14224, 14218, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A.
What’s behind West Seneca’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, West Seneca is healthier than 80% of U.S. towns, #271 of 755 in New York. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is diabetes (fewer adults with diabetes than 82% of towns); the weakest is no exercise, still better than 68%.
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 Seneca’s median household income is $79,709; among the 10,768 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($60K–$100K), it’s healthier than 91%, about where its income would put it.
Most New York towns score higher on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state West Seneca is healthier than 64% of graded towns, against 80% nationally.
Out of every 100 West Seneca adults…
West Seneca runs below NY on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. 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.
9.3% of West Seneca adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
West Seneca and the towns around it
West Seneca’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 6 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 Seneca | A− | 31% | 9.9% | 11.7% | ZIP codes |
| West Seneca | — | — | — | — | |
| Cheektowaga | B | 33.4% | 11.1% | 13.5% | ZIP codes |
| Cheektowaga | — | — | — | — | |
| Buffalo | C− | 38.4% | 13.4% | 16.5% | CDC place |
| Lackawanna | C− | 37.7% | 13.2% | 18.4% | CDC place |
| Orchard Park | A | 29% | 9.1% | 9.1% | ZIP codes |
| Elma | A | 29.2% | 9.5% | 9.7% | ZIP codes |
West Seneca and Cheektowaga: Census-designated places inside larger towns, graded as part of them. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
How West Seneca adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, West Seneca runs above New York.
3 in 10 West Seneca 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.
Care in and near West Seneca
No hospital or community health center in West Seneca 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 Seneca; ≈ 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.
5.1 miles of trails across 16 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of West Seneca adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of West Seneca adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for West Seneca
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, West Seneca is better than New York on 12 and worse on 3; on the rest, the New York figure falls inside West Seneca’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | West Seneca | NY | U.S. | vs NY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 15.5%13.7–17.4 | 18.1% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.9%11.5–14.3 | 12.8% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.4%13.7–17.2 | 15% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 31%27–35.2 | 28.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 9.9%8.7–11.2 | 11.5% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 32.5%29.6–35.5 | 32.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.2%35–41.4 | 37.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 29.3%26.7–31.9 | 24% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.3%10.1–12.6 | 10.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.2%9.3–11.2 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.5%5.9–7.3 | 6.1% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6.8%6–7.6 | 6% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.3%3–3.6 | 3.4% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9.9%8.1–11.7 | 12.8% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.7%10.2–13.4 | 11.3% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 22.9%20–26 | 25.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 18.2%15.6–20.9 | 16.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.2%31.5–38.8 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5%4.2–5.8 | 7.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 83.2%80.6–85.4 | 80.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 68.6%65.9–71.1 | 63.5% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 90.1%88.8–91.2 | 89.2% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.7%76.9–82 | 77.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 72%68.5–75.2 | 66.8% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 81.5%76.8–85.5 | 78.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21%18.3–23.7 | 17.5% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 29.3%25.6–33.1 | 34.2% | 32.5% | Better |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.5%18.6–24.4 | 26.4% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 10.2%8.8–11.7 | 17.2% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.5%8.2–10.8 | 14.5% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6%5.2–6.8 | 8.2% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.1%5.4–6.9 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 9.3%8–10.6 | 14.1% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 24.2%21.6–27.1 | 27.2% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.3%10.9–13.9 | 13.4% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11%9.8–12.3 | 12.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.4%5.7–7.1 | 5.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 4%3.7–4.4 | 5.2% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.2%6.5–8.1 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.2%3–3.5 | 3.8% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Seneca
Is West Seneca a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, West Seneca is healthier than 80% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #271 of 755 in New York. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 91%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in West Seneca?
CDC estimates 31% of adults have obesity, likely between 27% and 35.2%, against 28.8% across New York and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to West Seneca?
Mercy Hospital of Buffalo in Buffalo, 3.2 miles in a straight line from West Seneca’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in West Seneca have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.2–5.8%), 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 Seneca more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in West Seneca.
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.