Machias is a town in Cattaraugus County, New York, United States. The population was 2,309 at the 2020 census. Machias is an interior town in the northeast quadrant of the county. It is northeast of the city of Salamanca.

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ZIP code14101

Area code716

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Health in Machias

Health Grade C

Healthier than 25% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 40% of towns with similar incomes.

Compared with New York

1better than NY·16worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 15 are too close to call.

Conditions 10▼ 2 close Habits 2▼ 2 close Care 1▲ 1▼ 5 close Mind 3▼ 2 close Everyday needs all close

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80.1%More adults treating high blood pressureNY 77.2% · better 11.2%More adults with COPDNY 6% · worse

Care nearby

Bertrand Chaffee HospitalSpringville · 10.9 mi · ER

Southern Tier Community Health Center Network, Cuba SiteCuba · 17 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 14101, 14737, 14042 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Machias →

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