Photo: Doug Kerr from Upstate New York · CC BY-SA 2.0On CDC estimates, Brockport is healthier than 76% of U.S. towns
Brockport differs from New York on 20 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 10 better, 10 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Brockport. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Brockport
Depression is more common in Brockport
1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (27.3%), vs 17.5% across New York. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 21.1%, vs 15% across New York. Mind & connection ↓
Brockport is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Brockport is healthier than 76%. Against the 10,514 towns with similar household incomes ($52K–$87K), it’s healthier than 92%. Health Grade ↓
Binge drinking is the habit Brockport doesn’t win on
20.9% of adults binge drink, vs 16.3% across New York. Smoking and exercise are about at the state’s level. Habits ↓
Diabetes and stroke are less common in Brockport
Brockport runs below New York on eight chronic conditions, most of all diabetes (6.8% vs 11.5%), stroke (2.2% vs 3.4%) and heart disease (4.1% vs 6.1%). A young population is part of it: only 10% of residents are 65 or older (New York 18%). Conditions ↓
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 Brockport’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A.
What’s behind Brockport’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Brockport is healthier than 76% of U.S. towns, #313 of 755 in New York. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than almost every U.S. town); mental distress pulls it down (better than 4%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Brockport’s median household income is $69,866; among the 10,514 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($52K–$87K), it’s healthier than 92%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Most New York towns score higher on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Brockport is healthier than 59% of graded towns, against 76% nationally.
How Brockport adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Brockport runs above New York.
2 in 5 Brockport adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
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 habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
3.4 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Brockport adults…
Brockport runs below NY on 8 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 10% of Brockport residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across New York. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Brockport
No hospital or community health center in Brockport itself. These are the nearest.
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 Brockport; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Brockport adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
14.2% of Brockport adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Brockport and the towns around it
Brockport has the best Health Grade of the 3 graded towns around it.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Brockport adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Brockport
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Brockport is better than New York on 10 and worse on 10; on the rest, the New York figure falls inside Brockport’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Brockport | NY | U.S. | vs NY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 15.3%13–17.7 | 18.1% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.9%10.4–13.5 | 12.8% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 21.1%18.7–23.6 | 15% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 28%23.7–32.6 | 28.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 6.8%5.9–7.8 | 11.5% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 23.4%20.8–26 | 32.6% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 25.9%23.3–28.7 | 37.7% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 18.4%16.4–20.4 | 24% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 12.1%10.6–13.6 | 10.3% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5.8%5.2–6.4 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.1%3.6–4.6 | 6.1% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5%4.3–5.7 | 6% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.2%1.9–2.4 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 14.3%11.8–16.9 | 12.8% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10.5%8.7–12.5 | 11.3% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 23.3%19.7–27.2 | 25.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 20.9%17.9–24.1 | 16.3% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.9%32.9–40.9 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.1%5–7.6 | 7.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 74.6%71.2–77.8 | 80.8% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 59.9%56.7–62.9 | 63.5% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 79.7%76.9–82 | 89.2% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 65.8%63.4–68.1 | 77.2% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 70.1%66.2–73.8 | 66.8% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.6%69.4–80.9 | 78.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 27.3%23.8–30.8 | 17.5% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 39%34.3–43.4 | 34.2% | 32.5% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.1%20.6–27.6 | 26.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 16%13.2–19.1 | 17.2% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12.9%10.8–15 | 14.5% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8%6.7–9.1 | 8.2% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10.9%9.4–12.5 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 14.2%11.7–17.1 | 14.1% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 29.2%25.4–33.3 | 27.2% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 8.9%7.6–10.3 | 13.4% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.1%14.8–19.5 | 12.1% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 4.4%3.8–5 | 5.6% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 4.4%3.9–4.9 | 5.2% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.2%8–10.5 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.6%2.3–3 | 3.8% | 3.8% | Lower |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the New York figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Brockport
Is Brockport a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Brockport is healthier than 76% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #313 of 755 in New York. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 92%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Brockport?
CDC estimates 28% of adults have obesity, likely between 23.7% and 32.6%, against 28.8% across New York and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Brockport?
Unity Hospital in Rochester, 12.1 miles in a straight line from Brockport’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Brockport have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5–7.6%), against 7.9% across New York.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Brockport more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Brockport.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.