Photo: Joegrimes at English Wikipedia · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Clay is healthier than 80% of U.S. towns
Clay differs from New York on 16 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 13 better, 3 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 13041, 13090, 13029, 13212. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Clay
Depression and obesity run high in Clay
22.4% of adults have been diagnosed with depression, vs 17.5% across New York. 1 in 3 adults have obesity (35.7%), vs 28.8% across New York. In all, Clay runs above New York on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Fewer Clay adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below New York. 1 in 9 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Clay is an active town
Only 20.6% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 25.9% 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 Clay’s likely range; Clay’s figures come from ZIP codes 13041, 13090, 13029, 13212, 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 Clay’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Clay is healthier than 80% of U.S. towns, #277 of 755 in New York. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is fair or poor health (fewer adults who rate their health fair or poor than 87% of towns); the weakest is obesity, still better than 54%.
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). Clay’s median household income is $90,707; among the 9,874 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($68K–$113K), 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 Clay is healthier than 63% of graded towns, against 80% nationally.
Out of every 100 Clay adults…
Clay runs below NY on 3 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
9.6% of Clay adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
1.1 miles of trails across 19 parks and preserves
Care in and near Clay
No hospital or community health center in Clay 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 Clay; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Clay adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
How Clay adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Clay runs above New York.
1 in 3 Clay 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.
Clay and the towns around it
Clay has the best Health Grade of the 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clay | A− | 35.7% | 9.6% | 11.3% | ZIP codes |
| Schroeppel | B− | 36.9% | 11.3% | 15% | ZIP codes |
| Lysander | B+ | 36% | 10.3% | 11.8% | ZIP codes |
| Hastings | B− | 36.8% | 11.1% | 15.7% | ZIP codes |
| Sand Ridge | — | — | — | — | |
| Radisson | — | — | — | — | |
| Cicero | A− | 36% | 10.1% | 11.6% | ZIP codes |
| Salina | B | 36.8% | 10.9% | 13% | ZIP codes |
Sand Ridge: fewer than 1,000 residents. Radisson: 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 Clay adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Clay
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Clay is better than New York on 13 and worse on 3; on the rest, the New York figure falls inside Clay’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Clay | NY | U.S. | vs NY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 14.5%12.6–16.5 | 18.1% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.4%11–14 | 12.8% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16%14.3–17.9 | 15% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35.7%31.2–40.5 | 28.8% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 9.6%8.4–11 | 11.5% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 33.7%30.7–36.9 | 32.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.2%31.9–38.5 | 37.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 26.2%23.7–28.8 | 24% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.2%10–12.4 | 10.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.2%8.4–10.1 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.8%5.2–6.4 | 6.1% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6.1%5.3–6.9 | 6% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3%2.7–3.3 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9.8%8–11.8 | 12.8% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.3%9.6–13.2 | 11.3% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 20.6%17.7–23.7 | 25.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 17.6%15.1–20.4 | 16.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.6%31.3–39.9 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 4.8%4–5.8 | 7.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 81.7%79–84.2 | 80.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 69.3%66.3–72 | 63.5% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89.8%88.4–91.1 | 89.2% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.1%74.4–79.7 | 77.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 72.5%68.7–76 | 66.8% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 81.4%76–86.1 | 78.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.4%19.6–25.3 | 17.5% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 31.8%27.8–36 | 34.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.3%19.3–25.5 | 26.4% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 10.8%9.1–12.7 | 17.2% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.1%8.6–11.7 | 14.5% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.2%5.3–7.1 | 8.2% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.4%5.6–7.3 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 9.6%8–11.3 | 14.1% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 25.3%22.4–28.6 | 27.2% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11.7%10.1–13.3 | 13.4% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.6%10.3–13.1 | 12.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.4%4.8–6.1 | 5.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.8%3.4–4.2 | 5.2% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7%6.2–7.9 | 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 Clay
Is Clay a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Clay is healthier than 80% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #277 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 Clay?
CDC estimates 35.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.2% and 40.5%, against 28.8% across New York and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Clay?
St. Joseph's Hospital Health Center in Syracuse, 8.8 miles in a straight line from Clay’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Clay have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 4.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4–5.8%), 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 Clay 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 Clay.
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.