Where Syracuse residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Syracuse, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Syracuse. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Syracuse
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Syracuse
1 in 7 adults have COPD (15.3%), about twice the Ohio rate. 1 in 8 adults have heart disease (12.1%), vs 7.1% across Ohio. Stroke is also above the state: 5.8%, vs 3.7% across Ohio. In all, Syracuse runs above Ohio on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 29% of residents are 65 or older (Ohio 18%), and COPD, heart disease and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More Syracuse adults get no exercise
2 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (42.4%), vs 26.9% across Ohio. Habits ↓
Smoking is more common in Syracuse
1 in 4 adults smoke cigarettes (23.7%), vs 15.4% across Ohio. 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 Ohio figure falls outside Syracuse’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Syracuse adults…
Syracuse runs above OH on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Syracuse is an older town: 29% of residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across Ohio. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Syracuse as about how healthy they are.
Everyday habits, side by side with Ohio
Share of adults, with the Ohio figure marked.
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Care in and near Syracuse
No hospital or community health center in Syracuse 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 Syracuse; ≈ 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 Syracuse adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
How Syracuse adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Syracuse runs above Ohio.
1 in 3 Syracuse 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.
21.6% of Syracuse adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Syracuse 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sutton Township | D− | 44.6% | 17.1% | 22.4% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Syracuse adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Syracuse
Why doesn’t Syracuse have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Syracuse.
What hospital is closest to Syracuse?
Rivers Health in Point Pleasant, 12.3 miles in a straight line from Syracuse’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Syracuse?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Hopewell Health Centers - Racine Dental in Racine, 3.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Syracuse.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Ohio 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.