Where Worth residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Worth, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 13659, 13682. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Worth
COPD, obesity and cancer run high in Worth
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.1%), vs 6% across New York. 2 in 5 adults have obesity (38.6%), vs 28.8% across New York. Cancer is also above the state: 9.9%, vs 7.7% across New York. In all, Worth runs above New York on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Worth
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (15%), vs 11.3% across New York. Habits ↓
Fewer Worth adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below New York. 1 in 8 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Worth’s likely range; Worth’s figures come from ZIP codes 13659, 13682, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Worth adults…
Worth 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.
14 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
12% of Worth adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Care in and near Worth
No hospital or community health center in Worth 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 Worth; ≈ 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 Worth adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
How Worth adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Worth runs above New York.
3 in 10 Worth 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.
Worth 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 Worth adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Worth
Why doesn’t Worth have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Worth.
What hospital is closest to Worth?
Samaritan Medical Center in Watertown, 15.7 miles in a straight line from Worth’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Worth.
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.