Photo: Dclemens1971 · CC BY 4.0Where Willet residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Willet, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 13863, 13040, 13803, 13841. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Willet
COPD, depression and cancer run high in Willet
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.4%), vs 6% across New York. 1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (22.7%), vs 17.5% across New York. Cancer is also above the state: 9.7%, vs 7.7% across New York. In all, Willet runs above New York on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Willet
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (15.5%), vs 11.3% across New York. Habits ↓
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 Willet’s likely range; Willet’s figures come from ZIP codes 13863, 13040, 13803, 13841, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Willet adults…
Willet runs above NY on 6 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.
2.3 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Willet
No hospital or community health center in Willet 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 Willet; ≈ 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 Willet adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
How Willet adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Willet runs above New York.
1 in 3 Willet 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.
12.9% of Willet adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Willet 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnatus | — | — | — | — | |
| Marathon | B | 32.9% | 10.6% | 15.4% | ZIP 13803 |
| Triangle | B | 35% | 11.2% | 14.9% | ZIP codes |
| Smithville | B− | 35.8% | 12.1% | 14.7% | ZIP codes |
| German | — | — | — | — |
Cincinnatus and German: 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 Willet adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Willet
Why doesn’t Willet have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Willet.
What hospital is closest to Willet?
Guthrie Cortland Regional Medical Center in Cortland, 17.3 miles in a straight line from Willet’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Willet?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Marathon Medical Office in Marathon, 5.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Willet.
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.