Healthcare in Worcester, NY

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

32.8%

3.3pp below the national average

Depression Rate

20.6%

2.9pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

12.0%

near the national average

Uninsured Rate

5.5%

5.1pp 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

40.9%

Arthritis

31.7%

Cancer (excl. skin)

10.9%

Teeth Lost (65+)

9.7%

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

16.2%

14+ days in past month

Depression

20.6%

Loneliness

30.8%

Lack of Support

22.4%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

28.8%

Mobility

15.1%

Cognitive

12.6%

Hearing

7.2%

Vision

4.9%

Self-Care

4.0%

Independent Living

8.2%

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

2.7 / 5

Nearest Hospital

10.9 mi

Bassett Healthcare

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Bassett Healthcare	10.9 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Cobleskill Regional Hospital	12.0 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	3/5	✓
Aurelia Osborn Fox Memorial Hospital	17.6 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
O'Connor Hospital	23.3 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Margaretville Memorial Hospital	32.4 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓

Worcester has an obesity rate of 32.8%, which is 3.3pp below the national average. The depression rate is 20.6%, 2.9pp below the national average. About 5.5% of adults lack health insurance. 80.7% 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 2.7 out of 5.