US Post Office-Hornell · Photo: Doug Kerr from now in Binghamton, NY · CC BY-SA 2.0Where West Union residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for West Union, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 14877, 14897, 14806. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in West Union
COPD, arthritis and heart disease run high in West Union
1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.6%), vs 6% across New York. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (32.7%), vs 24% across New York. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.3%, vs 6.1% across New York. In all, West Union runs above New York on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in West Union
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17.2%), vs 11.3% across New York. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in West Union
58.3% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.5% across New York. Among those 65 and older, 20.1% have lost all their teeth (New York 12.8%). 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 Union’s likely range; West Union’s figures come from ZIP codes 14877, 14897, 14806, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 West Union adults…
West Union runs above NY on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
Keeping up with care
Share of West Union adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
Care in and near West Union
No hospital or community health center in West Union 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 Union; ≈ 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 West Union adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, West Union runs above New York.
1 in 3 West Union 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.
14.5% of West Union adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
West Union 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Troupsburg | C+ | 35.6% | 11.9% | 16.7% | ZIP codes |
| Greenwood | — | — | — | — | |
| Independence | C+ | 36.3% | 12.3% | 15.7% | ZIP codes |
Greenwood: 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 West Union adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in West Union
Why doesn’t West Union 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 Union.
What hospital is closest to West Union?
Jones Memorial Hospital in Wellsville, 14.5 miles in a straight line from West Union’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in West Union.
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.