Healthcare in Rochester, NY
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
38.0%
1.9pp above the national average
Depression Rate
22.3%
1.2pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.3%
2.4pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
10.9%
near 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
31.4%
Arthritis
24.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
5.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
22.3%
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
18.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.3%
Loneliness
37.2%
Lack of Support
28.7%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
33.6%
Mobility
16.6%
Cognitive
16.8%
Hearing
5.2%
Vision
8.3%
Self-Care
6.0%
Independent Living
11.3%
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
1.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
1.5 mi
Rochester General Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester General Hospital | 1.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Unity Specialty Hospital | 2.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| Rochester Psychiatric Center | 2.9 mi | Psychiatric | — | ✓ |
| Strong Memorial Hospital | 3.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Highland Hospital | 4.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
Rochester has an obesity rate of 38.0%, which is 1.9pp above the national average. The depression rate is 22.3%, 1.2pp below the national average. About 10.9% of adults lack health insurance. 78.0% 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 1.3 out of 5.