Photo: Mitchazenia · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Clarkson is healthier than 75% of U.S. towns
Clarkson differs from New York on 16 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 10 better, 6 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 14420, 14468, 14464, 14470. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Clarkson
Depression is more common in Clarkson
1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (24.5%), vs 17.5% across New York. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 17.5%, vs 15% across New York. Mind & connection ↓
Binge drinking is the habit Clarkson doesn’t win on
19.2% of adults binge drink, vs 16.3% across New York. Smoking and exercise are about at the state’s level. Habits ↓
Fewer Clarkson adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing and utility bills all run below New York. 1 in 8 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Clarkson’s likely range; Clarkson’s figures come from ZIP codes 14420, 14468, 14464, 14470, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
What’s behind Clarkson’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Clarkson is healthier than 75% of U.S. towns, #327 of 755 in New York. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 87% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 42%).
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). Clarkson’s median household income is $83,286; among the 10,502 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($62K–$104K), it’s healthier than 82%, about where its income would put it.
Most New York towns score higher on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Clarkson is healthier than 57% of graded towns, against 75% nationally.
How Clarkson adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Clarkson runs above New York.
1 in 3 Clarkson 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.
5.5 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
11.7% of Clarkson adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Out of every 100 Clarkson adults…
Clarkson runs below NY on 3 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Clarkson
1 community health center in Clarkson, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Clarkson; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Clarkson adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
Clarkson and the towns around it
Clarkson’s Health Grade ranks 4th of 6 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
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarkson | B+ | 29.8% | 9.4% | 11.8% | ZIP codes |
| Sweden | A− | 29.5% | 9.2% | 11.6% | ZIP codes |
| Hamlin | B+ | 31.9% | 11.1% | 13.4% | ZIP codes |
| Parma | A− | 30.3% | 10.6% | 11.9% | ZIP codes |
| Murray | B− | 32.5% | 11.2% | 15% | ZIP codes |
| Brockport | A− | 28% | 6.8% | 10.5% | CDC place |
| Clarkson | — | — | — | — |
Clarkson: a Census-designated place inside a larger town, graded as part of it. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Clarkson adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Clarkson
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Clarkson is better than New York on 10 and worse on 6; on the rest, the New York figure falls inside Clarkson’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Clarkson | NY | U.S. | vs NY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 15.8%13.8–17.9 | 18.1% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13%11.5–14.6 | 12.8% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.5%15.6–19.5 | 15% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 29.8%25.5–34.4 | 28.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 9.4%8.2–10.7 | 11.5% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 30%27.1–32.9 | 32.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 32.3%29.2–35.5 | 37.7% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 25.2%22.7–27.7 | 24% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.4%10.1–12.8 | 10.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.4%7.6–9.2 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.7%5.1–6.3 | 6.1% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6.2%5.4–7 | 6% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 2.9%2.6–3.2 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 11.6%9.5–13.8 | 12.8% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.8%10.3–13.6 | 11.3% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 24.2%20.9–27.6 | 25.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 19.2%16.5–22.2 | 16.3% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.9%31–38.9 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.5%4.7–6.6 | 7.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.7%74.7–80.6 | 80.8% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 66.1%63.1–68.8 | 63.5% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.9%84.3–87.6 | 89.2% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 74.1%71.5–76.5 | 77.2% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 71.2%67.5–74.6 | 66.8% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.1%72.5–83 | 78.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.5%21.5–27.7 | 17.5% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 34.3%30.1–38.5 | 34.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.7%19.6–25.7 | 26.4% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 12.9%10.9–14.9 | 17.2% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.2%9.5–12.7 | 14.5% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.9%5.9–7.8 | 8.2% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.2%7.1–9.2 | 8.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 11.7%9.9–13.5 | 14.1% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 27.9%24.7–31.4 | 27.2% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11.4%10–12.9 | 13.4% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.8%12.3–15.5 | 12.1% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.5%4.8–6.2 | 5.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.3%3.9–4.7 | 5.2% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8%7.1–8.9 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.1%2.8–3.5 | 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 Clarkson
Is Clarkson a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Clarkson is healthier than 75% of U.S. towns: B+ for health, #327 of 755 in New York. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 82%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Clarkson?
CDC estimates 29.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 25.5% and 34.4%, against 28.8% across New York and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Clarkson?
Unity Hospital in Rochester, 12.1 miles in a straight line from Clarkson’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Clarkson have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.7–6.6%), 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 Clarkson 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 Clarkson.
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.