Healthcare in Schenectady, NY
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
38.6%
2.5pp above the national average
Depression Rate
20.6%
2.9pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.3%
near the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.7%
0.9pp 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
34.3%
Arthritis
25.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
17.8%
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
19.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
20.6%
Loneliness
37.0%
Lack of Support
28.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
33.3%
Mobility
16.1%
Cognitive
16.7%
Hearing
6.2%
Vision
7.5%
Self-Care
5.6%
Independent Living
11.2%
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
1.3 mi
Ellis Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellis Hospital | 1.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Sunnyview Hospital And Rehabilitation Center | 1.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| Albany Medical Center Hospital | 11.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| St Peter'S Hospital | 11.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Albany Va Medical Center | 11.9 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 3/5 | ✓ |
Schenectady has an obesity rate of 38.6%, which is 2.5pp above the national average. The depression rate is 20.6%, 2.9pp below the national average. About 9.7% of adults lack health insurance. 78.2% 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.