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Olean, NY Health Statistics
36.8% of adults have obesity and 12.0% have diabetes, among about 13,937 residents.
- Obesity
- 36.8%
- #215 of 1,287 · +3.5 pts
- Diabetes
- 12.0%
- #247 of 1,287 · about the same
- Smoking
- 17.3%
- +4.5 pts
- Uninsured (18-64)
- 7.1%
- -4.0 pts
How it compares
Largest differences from the U.S. average
Higher than the U.S.
- Tooth loss (65+)21.9% vs 12.6%
- Received SNAP19.7% vs 12.8%
- COPD9.5% vs 6.5%
Lower than the U.S.
- Uninsured (18-64)7.1% vs 11.1%
Health measures
Olean, NY compared with New York and the U.S.
Health outcomes
| Adults with | Here | NY | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.8%+3.5 pts | 28.9% | 33.3% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 12.0%about the same | 11.5% | 12.1% |
| High blood pressure | 37.5%+3.1 pts | 32.6% | 34.4% |
| High cholesterol (among those screened) | 38.8%+2.4 pts | 37.7% | 36.4% |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.7%+1.4 pts | 6.1% | 6.3% |
| Stroke | 4.1%+0.7 pts | 3.4% | 3.4% |
| Current asthma | 11.7%+1.5 pts | 10.3% | 10.2% |
| COPD | 9.5%+3.0 pts | 6.0% | 6.5% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 9.1%+1.4 pts | 7.7% | 7.7% |
| Arthritis | 28.9%+3.7 pts | 24.0% | 25.2% |
| Depression | 22.3%+0.7 pts | 17.4% | 21.6% |
| All teeth lost (age 65+) | 21.9%+9.3 pts | 12.8% | 12.6% |
Health behaviors
| Adults with | Here | NY | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Current smoking | 17.3%+4.5 pts | 11.3% | 12.8% |
| Binge drinking | 16.7%+0.8 pts | 16.3% | 15.9% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 29.1%+3.9 pts | 26.0% | 25.2% |
| Short sleep (under 7 hours) | 39.8%+3.7 pts | 38.0% | 36.1% |
Prevention
| Adults with | Here | NY | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| No health insurance (age 18 to 64) | 7.1%-4.0 pts | 8.0% | 11.1% |
| Routine checkup in the past year | 80.8%+4.0 pts | 80.8% | 76.8% |
| Dental visit in the past year | 55.9%-5.8 pts | 63.4% | 61.7% |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (if high) | 76.7%+1.2 pts | 77.2% | 75.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 86.9%+0.7 pts | 89.2% | 86.2% |
| Colorectal cancer screening (age 45 to 75) | 68.5%+4.8 pts | 66.7% | 63.7% |
| Mammogram in the past 2 years (women 50 to 74) | 76.2%about the same | 78.9% | 76.1% |
Share of adults (18 and older unless noted), crude prevalence. Differences are compared with the U.S.; green is better than the national rate, red is worse. These are model-based estimates, not counts.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the obesity rate in Olean, NY?
- About 36.8% of adults in Olean, NY have obesity, compared with 28.9% in New York and 33.3% nationwide. That ranks #215 of 1,287 cities and towns in New York.
- How common is diabetes in Olean, NY?
- About 12.0% of adults have diagnosed diabetes (New York 11.5%, U.S. 12.1%).
- What share of adults smoke in Olean, NY?
- About 17.3% of adults currently smoke cigarettes, compared with 12.8% nationwide.
- How accurate are these numbers?
- They are CDC model-based estimates built from national survey data and local population data, not counts from local health records. Small areas have wider margins of error.
Source: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health · Last updated 12/01/2025 · 2025 release. Share of adults, crude prevalence.