Photo: Andre Carrotflower · CC BY-SA 4.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Wilson is healthier than 61%
Wilson differs from New York on 16 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 5 better, 11 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Wilson. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Wilson
Wilson is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Wilson is healthier than 40%. Against the 9,099 towns with similar household incomes ($45K–$76K), it’s healthier than 61%. Health Grade ↓
COPD, obesity and cancer run high in Wilson
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9%), vs 6% across New York. 2 in 5 adults have obesity (41%), vs 28.8% across New York. Cancer is also above the state: 10.9%, vs 7.7% across New York. In all, Wilson runs above New York on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Wilson
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (14.5%), vs 11.3% across New York. Habits ↓
Wilson adults report less loneliness
Loneliness (28.9% vs 34.2%) and lack of emotional support (20.9% 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 Wilson’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to A−.
What’s behind Wilson’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Wilson is healthier than 40% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 56% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 15%).
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). Wilson’s median household income is $60,639; among the 9,099 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($45K–$76K), it’s healthier than 61%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Where Wilson compares well: no health insurance (ages 18–64), 5.2% (U.S. 11%).
Out of every 100 Wilson adults…
Wilson 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.
0 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Wilson adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Wilson runs above New York.
3 in 10 Wilson 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 Wilson
No hospital or community health center in Wilson 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 Wilson; ≈ 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 Wilson adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
13.3% of Wilson adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Wilson 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 Wilson adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Wilson
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Wilson is better than New York on 5 and worse on 11; on the rest, the New York figure falls inside Wilson’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Wilson | NY | U.S. | vs NY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 19.1%16.1–22.4 | 18.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.5%13.4–17.8 | 12.8% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.7%14.5–19.1 | 15% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 41%34.3–48.4 | 28.8% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 12.4%10.6–14.4 | 11.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 39.4%35.3–43.5 | 32.6% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.7%33.8–42 | 37.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 31.8%28.4–35.4 | 24% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.7%10.3–13.1 | 10.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.9%9.8–12.1 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 8%7.1–9.2 | 6.1% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9%7.5–10.5 | 6% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.1%3.6–4.7 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 16.7%13.6–20.2 | 12.8% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.5%11.6–17.4 | 11.3% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 27.3%22.5–32.3 | 25.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.8%13.2–19 | 16.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.7%30.4–41.3 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.2%4–6.7 | 7.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 83.3%80.4–86.1 | 80.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 66.8%63.5–69.9 | 63.5% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89.5%87.8–91 | 89.2% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.7%77–82.3 | 77.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 68.8%64.2–73.2 | 66.8% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.6%70.9–83.5 | 78.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.5%19.3–26.1 | 17.5% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 28.9%24.2–33.8 | 34.2% | 32.5% | Better |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.9%17.7–24.6 | 26.4% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 13.2%10.6–16.2 | 17.2% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.2%9.2–13.4 | 14.5% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.6%6.3–8.9 | 8.2% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.6%6.5–9 | 8.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 13.3%10.6–16.4 | 14.1% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 30.1%25.8–34.8 | 27.2% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16%13.6–18.7 | 13.4% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.1%11.1–15.2 | 12.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.5%6.5–8.5 | 5.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.1%4.4–5.9 | 5.2% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.9%7.6–10.3 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.3%3.7–5 | 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 Wilson
Is Wilson a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Wilson is healthier than 40% 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 Wilson?
CDC estimates 41% of adults have obesity, likely between 34.3% and 48.4%, against 28.8% across New York and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Wilson?
Mount St. Mary's Hospital & Health Center in Lewiston, 12.8 miles in a straight line from Wilson’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Wilson have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4–6.7%), 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 Wilson more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Wilson.
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.