Healthcare in Albany, NY

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

32.9%

3.2pp below the national average

Depression Rate

21.4%

2.1pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

9.9%

2.0pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

7.7%

2.9pp 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

31.6%

Arthritis

21.1%

Cancer (excl. skin)

6.0%

Teeth Lost (65+)

13.4%

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

17.6%

14+ days in past month

Depression

21.4%

Loneliness

39.4%

Lack of Support

27.3%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

28.5%

Mobility

12.0%

Cognitive

14.7%

Hearing

4.6%

Vision

5.7%

Self-Care

4.0%

Independent Living

9.0%

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

2.8 / 5

Nearest Hospital

1.1 mi

Albany Medical Center Hospital

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Albany Medical Center Hospital	1.1 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
St Peter'S Hospital	1.1 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
Albany Va Medical Center	1.1 mi	Acute Care - Veterans Administration	3/5	✓
Capital District Psych Center	1.1 mi	Psychiatric	—	—
Samaritan Hospital Of Troy, New York	11.6 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓

Albany has an obesity rate of 32.9%, which is 3.2pp below the national average. The depression rate is 21.4%, 2.1pp below the national average. About 7.7% of adults lack health insurance. 78.1% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.8 out of 5.