Healthcare in Cortland, NY

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

31.8%

4.3pp below the national average

Depression Rate

24.1%

0.6pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

9.7%

2.2pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

7.0%

3.6pp below the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Source: CDC PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

33.2%

Arthritis

24.0%

Cancer (excl. skin)

7.3%

Teeth Lost (65+)

16.1%

Health Risk Behaviors

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevention & Screening

Source: CDC PLACES

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Source: CDC PLACES

Frequent Mental Distress

20.0%

14+ days in past month

Depression

24.1%

Loneliness

34.6%

Lack of Support

24.7%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

30.8%

Mobility

13.3%

Cognitive

16.6%

Hearing

6.2%

Vision

5.6%

Self-Care

4.1%

Independent Living

10.0%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

2.4 / 5

Nearest Hospital

1.3 mi

Guthrie Cortland Regional Medical Center

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Guthrie Cortland Regional Medical Center	1.3 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
Cayuga Medical Center At Ithaca	20.1 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
Auburn Community Hospital	29.0 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Crouse Hospital	29.9 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
University Hospital S U N Y Health Science Center	29.9 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓

Cortland has an obesity rate of 31.8%, which is 4.3pp below the national average. The depression rate is 24.1%, 0.6pp above the national average. About 7.0% of adults lack health insurance. 77.8% 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 2.4 out of 5.