Healthcare in Binghamton University, NY

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

22.6%

13.5pp below the national average

Depression Rate

24.8%

1.3pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

1.4%

10.5pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

7.3%

3.3pp 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

11.7%

Arthritis

4.5%

Cancer (excl. skin)

0.7%

Teeth Lost (65+)

22.0%

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

24.6%

14+ days in past month

Depression

24.8%

Loneliness

49.1%

Lack of Support

29.6%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

27.1%

Mobility

2.9%

Cognitive

21.1%

Hearing

2.0%

Vision

4.3%

Self-Care

1.3%

Independent Living

9.7%

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

2.3 / 5

Nearest Hospital

5.2 mi

United Health Services Hospitals, Inc

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
United Health Services Hospitals, Inc	5.2 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Our Lady Of Lourdes Memorial Hospital, Inc	5.8 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Greater Binghamton Health Center	8.0 mi	Psychiatric	—	✓
Endless Mountains Health Systems	18.2 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	3/5	✓
Robert Packer Hospital	29.9 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓

Binghamton University has an obesity rate of 22.6%, which is 13.5pp below the national average. The depression rate is 24.8%, 1.3pp above the national average. About 7.3% of adults lack health insurance. 72.0% 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 2.3 out of 5.