Healthcare in Colonie, NY

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

29.3%

6.8pp below the national average

Depression Rate

20.8%

2.7pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

9.7%

2.2pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

5.2%

5.4pp 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

38.0%

Arthritis

26.8%

Cancer (excl. skin)

9.5%

Teeth Lost (65+)

6.4%

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

14.6%

14+ days in past month

Depression

20.8%

Loneliness

35.1%

Lack of Support

24.2%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

26.1%

Mobility

11.9%

Cognitive

11.4%

Hearing

5.8%

Vision

3.9%

Self-Care

3.1%

Independent Living

6.9%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

4

Avg CMS Rating

2.8 / 5

Nearest Hospital

4.8 mi

Albany Medical Center Hospital

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Albany Medical Center Hospital4.8 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5
St Peter'S Hospital4.8 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5
Albany Va Medical Center4.8 miAcute Care - Veterans Administration3/5
Capital District Psych Center4.8 miPsychiatric
Ellis Hospital8.3 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5

Colonie has an obesity rate of 29.3%, which is 6.8pp below the national average. The depression rate is 20.8%, 2.7pp below the national average. About 5.2% of adults lack health insurance. 80.4% 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.