Healthcare in Cheektowaga, NY
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
32.7%
3.4pp below the national average
Depression Rate
20.9%
2.6pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.6%
1.3pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
5.8%
4.8pp below the national average
Health Scorecard
Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)
Health Outcomes
Source: CDC PLACESAge-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
37.1%
Arthritis
28.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
12.2%
Health Risk Behaviors
Source: CDC PLACESPrevention & Screening
Source: CDC PLACESGreen bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Source: CDC PLACESFrequent Mental Distress
16.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
20.9%
Loneliness
31.2%
Lack of Support
23.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
25.6%
Mobility
13.1%
Cognitive
12.1%
Hearing
6.1%
Vision
4.6%
Self-Care
3.7%
Independent Living
8.1%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
5
Avg CMS Rating
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
3.5 mi
Upstate New York Va Healthcare System (Western Ny Va Healthcare System)
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upstate New York Va Healthcare System (Western Ny Va Healthcare System) | 3.5 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Erie County Medical Center | 3.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Western Ny Childrens Psychiatric Center | 4.9 mi | Psychiatric | — | ✓ |
| Sisters Of Charity Hospital | 5.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Kaleida Health | 5.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Cheektowaga has an obesity rate of 32.7%, which is 3.4pp below the national average. The depression rate is 20.9%, 2.6pp below the national average. About 5.8% of adults lack health insurance. 82.9% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.0 out of 5.