Healthcare in Poestenkill, NY
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
29.3%
6.8pp below the national average
Depression Rate
19.8%
3.7pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
8.8%
3.1pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
4.0%
6.6pp below the national average
Health Scorecard
Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)
Health Outcomes
Source: CDC PLACESAge-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
36.9%
Arthritis
26.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
8.9%
Health Risk Behaviors
Source: CDC PLACESPrevention & Screening
Source: CDC PLACESGreen bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Source: CDC PLACESFrequent Mental Distress
14.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
19.8%
Loneliness
29.7%
Lack of Support
21.3%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
23.5%
Mobility
10.2%
Cognitive
10.5%
Hearing
5.7%
Vision
3.2%
Self-Care
2.6%
Independent Living
6.0%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
4
Avg CMS Rating
2.8 / 5
Nearest Hospital
4.4 mi
Samaritan Hospital Of Troy, New York
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samaritan Hospital Of Troy, New York | 4.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Albany Medical Center Hospital | 13.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| St Peter'S Hospital | 13.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Albany Va Medical Center | 13.4 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Capital District Psych Center | 13.4 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Poestenkill has an obesity rate of 29.3%, which is 6.8pp below the national average. The depression rate is 19.8%, 3.7pp below the national average. About 4.0% 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.