Healthcare in Syracuse, NY

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

41.5%

5.4pp above the national average

Depression Rate

23.3%

near the national average

Diabetes Rate

12.7%

0.8pp above 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 PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

31.8%

Arthritis

23.7%

Cancer (excl. skin)

6.1%

Teeth Lost (65+)

22.2%

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

20.8%

14+ days in past month

Depression

23.3%

Loneliness

38.0%

Lack of Support

28.2%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

34.6%

Mobility

16.3%

Cognitive

18.1%

Hearing

5.7%

Vision

8.0%

Self-Care

5.8%

Independent Living

12.4%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

2.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

1.1 mi

Crouse Hospital

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Crouse Hospital	1.1 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
University Hospital S U N Y Health Science Center	1.1 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Syracuse Va Medical Center	1.1 mi	Acute Care - Veterans Administration	2/5	✓
Hutchings Psychiatric Ctr	1.1 mi	Psychiatric	—	✓
St Joseph'S Hospital Health Center	1.4 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓

Syracuse has an obesity rate of 41.5%, which is 5.4pp above the national average. The depression rate is 23.3%, near the national average. About 9.7% of adults lack health insurance. 80.1% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.0 out of 5.