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Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Blenheim, N. Y. , September 4, 2011 -- Damages after Hurricane Irene passed through New York State on August 28, 2011. FEMA plays a vital role supporting State, Tribal and local governments as they respond to the impacts of Hurricane Irene. Photo by Elissa Jun/FEMAPhoto: Department of Homeland Security. Federal Emergency Management Agency. Public Affairs Division. 3/1/2003 · Public domain
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Health in Blenheim · CDC PLACES 2025

Where Blenheim residents get care

CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Blenheim, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.

Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 12093, 12131, 12175, 12194. How CDC estimates town health

What stands out · In brief

What stands out about health in Blenheim

Cancer, COPD and heart disease run high in Blenheim

1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.7%), vs 7.7% across New York. 1 in 11 adults have COPD (8.9%), vs 6% across New York. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.6%, vs 6.1% across New York. In all, Blenheim runs above New York on six of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 29% of residents are 65 or older (New York 18%), and cancer, COPD and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓

More high blood pressure in Blenheim, and more people treating it

40.6% of adults have high blood pressure (New York 32.6%), but 81.1% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.2% statewide. Checkups ↓

Smoking is more common in Blenheim

1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (14.2%), vs 11.3% across New York. Habits ↓

Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the New York figure falls outside Blenheim’s likely range; Blenheim’s figures come from ZIP codes 12093, 12131, 12175, 12194, which may reach past town lines.

★ What stands out · Chronic conditions

Out of every 100 Blenheim adults…

Blenheim runs above NY on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.

12 of every 100 Blenheim adults have had cancer
New York: 8 in 100 · worse · likely 10.6–12.8%
Better than NYWorseAbout the sameNew York
Why age matters here

Blenheim is an older town: 29% of residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across New York. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Blenheim as about how healthy they are.

Residents 65 and older

Blenheim29%
New York18%
Checkups & screenings

Keeping up with care

Share of Blenheim adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.

83%Yearly checkupNY 81%
62%Dentist visitNY 64%
91%Cholesterol checkNY 89%
72%Colon screeningNY 67%
79%MammogramNY 79%
81%Taking BP medsNY 77%
1 in 17
working-age adults has no health insurance
Blenheim 5.9% · New York 1 in 13 (7.9%)
Habits

Everyday habits, side by side with New York

Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.

Get no exercise 26.6%NY 25.9%
Sleep under 7 hours 38%NY 37.9%
Binge drink 15.5%NY 16.3%
Smoke cigarettes 14.2%NY 11.3%
0%10%20%30%40%
Blenheim, betterBlenheim, worseAbout the sameNew York
Where Blenheim gets moving

25 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves

Parks & trails →
Getting care

Care in and near Blenheim

No hospital or community health center in Blenheim itself. These are the nearest.

HNearest ERCobleskill Regional HospitalCobleskill · 13.8 miDirections →
★Best rated nearbyCobleskill Regional Hospital★★★★★ · 13.8 miDirections →
+Low-cost careSchenectady Family Health ServicesAmsterdam · 35.4 mi · sliding-scale feesDirections →
13.8 mi
Cobleskill Regional Hospital
Cobleskill · ★★★★★
ERRural critical access
24.3 mi
Margaretville Memorial Hospital
Margaretville · not rated
ERRural critical access
25 mi
Bassett Healthcare
Cooperstown · ★★★★★
ER
25.2 mi
O'connor Hospital
Delhi · not rated
ERRural critical access
35.4 mi
Schenectady Family Health Services
3 sites · nearest in Amsterdam
Sliding-scale fees
Directions to nearest
39.9 mi
Whitney M Young Jr Health Center
4 sites · nearest in Albany
Sliding-scale fees
Directions to nearest
✓ Primary careNo HRSA shortage area covers Blenheim itself
✓ Dental careBlenheim is not a shortage area
✓ Mental healthNo HRSA shortage area covers Blenheim itself

Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Blenheim; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).

Mind & connection

How Blenheim adults are doing

On 1 of 4 measures, Blenheim does better than New York.

3 in 10Blenheim adults feel lonely
30.2% · NY 34.2% · About the same as NY
1 in 4Blenheim adults lack social or emotional support
22.5% · NY 26.4% · Better than NY
1 in 5Blenheim adults have been diagnosed with depression
19.5% · NY 17.5% · About the same as NY
1 in 7Blenheim adults are in frequent mental distress
15.1% · NY 15% · About the same as NY
The one neighbors can help with

3 in 10 Blenheim adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.

Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.

Find a group →

If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.

Everyday needs

Making ends meet

Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.

1 in 8
Blenheim adults worry about having enough food
12.3% · NY 17.2%
Better than NY
1 in 10
Blenheim adults worry about keeping their housing
10.1% · NY 14.5%
Better than NY
1 in 16
Blenheim adults were threatened with a utility shut-off
6.3% · NY 8.2%
Better than NY
1 in 15
Blenheim adults lack reliable transportation
6.7% · NY 8.6%
Better than NY

11.4% of Blenheim adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.

Around town

Blenheim and the towns around it

How health changes across the town line.

Gilboa: 32.8%Fulton: 33.3%Jefferson: 33.3%Summit: 33.9%Broome: 32.2%Conesville: 32.4%Middleburgh: 32.8%Richmondville: 33.8%Harpersfield: 33.7%Worcester: 33.3%Blenheim: 33.3%BlenheimGilboaFultonJeffersonSummit
Healthier than NYNear NYLess healthy
Obesity
#5 of 11 towns on this map, healthiest first
Gilboa32.8%
Blenheim33.3%
Fulton33.3%
Jefferson33.3%
Summit33.9%
NY28.8%

Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.

Health next door

TownHealthObesityDiabetesSmokingFigures from
GilboaB−32.8%12.7%14.1%ZIP codes
FultonB33.3%12.2%14.3%ZIP codes
JeffersonB−33.3%12.5%14.5%ZIP codes
SummitB−33.9%12.9%14.9%ZIP codes

Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.

Disability

Living with a disability

Shown without a better/worse judgment.

29.7%

of Blenheim adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.

Walking or climbing stairs15.8%
Thinking or memory12.1%
Hearing8%
Errands alone8.2%
Vision5%
Dressing or bathing4.2%
New York

Questions about health in Blenheim

Why doesn’t Blenheim have a Health Grade?

Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Blenheim.

What hospital is closest to Blenheim?

Cobleskill Regional Hospital in Cobleskill, 13.8 miles in a straight line from Blenheim’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.

Neighbors talk health

Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Blenheim.

Town Square →
Ask your neighbors

Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The New York figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.