Healthcare in Rensselaer, NY
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
32.9%
3.2pp below the national average
Depression Rate
20.7%
2.8pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.7%
1.2pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.1%
3.5pp 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
35.4%
Arthritis
25.7%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
13.7%
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
17.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
20.7%
Loneliness
33.6%
Lack of Support
26.1%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
29.0%
Mobility
13.1%
Cognitive
14.1%
Hearing
5.8%
Vision
5.1%
Self-Care
3.9%
Independent Living
8.6%
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
4.0 mi
Albany Medical Center Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albany Medical Center Hospital | 4.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| St Peter'S Hospital | 4.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Albany Va Medical Center | 4.0 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Capital District Psych Center | 4.0 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Samaritan Hospital Of Troy, New York | 9.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Rensselaer has an obesity rate of 32.9%, which is 3.2pp below the national average. The depression rate is 20.7%, 2.8pp below the national average. About 7.1% of adults lack health insurance. 78.4% 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.