On CDC estimates, Cobleskill is healthier than 82% of U.S. towns
Cobleskill differs from New York on 16 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 12 better, 4 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Cobleskill. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Cobleskill
Cobleskill is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Cobleskill is healthier than 82%. Against the 4,368 towns with similar household incomes ($35K–$58K), it’s healthier than 99%. Health Grade ↓
Depression is more common in Cobleskill
1 in 5 adults have been diagnosed with depression (21.6%), vs 17.5% across New York. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 18.5%, vs 15% across New York. Mind & connection ↓
Diabetes and stroke are less common in Cobleskill
Cobleskill runs below New York on diabetes (7.9% vs 11.5%), stroke (2.6% vs 3.4%) and heart disease (5.1% vs 6.1%). Conditions ↓
Cobleskill has a top-rated hospital
Cobleskill Regional Hospital is rated 4 of 5 stars by Medicare and has an emergency room. Getting care ↓
Cobleskill is an active town
Only 21.6% 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 Cobleskill’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A.
What’s behind Cobleskill’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Cobleskill is healthier than 82% of U.S. towns, #248 of 755 in New York. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 97% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 25%).
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). Cobleskill’s median household income is $46,059; among the 4,368 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($35K–$58K), it’s healthier than 99%, more than its income alone would suggest.
How Cobleskill adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Cobleskill runs above New York.
4 in 10 Cobleskill 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.
Out of every 100 Cobleskill adults…
Cobleskill runs below NY on 6 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Cobleskill
1 hospital in Cobleskill, 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 Cobleskill; ≈ 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
2.1 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Cobleskill 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.
9.9% of Cobleskill adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Cobleskill and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cobleskill | A− | 28.7% | 7.9% | 10.3% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Cobleskill adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Cobleskill
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Cobleskill is better than New York on 12 and worse on 4; on the rest, the New York figure falls inside Cobleskill’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Cobleskill | NY | U.S. | vs NY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 14.3%12.1–16.7 | 18.1% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.6%10–13.2 | 12.8% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.5%16.3–20.7 | 15% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 28.7%22.8–35.1 | 28.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 7.9%6.7–9.1 | 11.5% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 27.9%24.7–31.3 | 32.6% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 32.3%28.9–36 | 37.7% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 21.7%19.2–24.2 | 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 | 7.8%7.1–8.6 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.1%4.5–5.8 | 6.1% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5.6%4.6–6.6 | 6% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 2.6%2.3–3 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9.2%7.7–11.6 | 12.8% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10.3%8.4–12.4 | 11.3% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 21.6%17.8–25.7 | 25.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 19.2%16.1–22.5 | 16.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.6%32.4–44.5 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.7%4.7–7 | 7.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.7%75.2–81.8 | 80.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 65.8%62.9–69.6 | 63.5% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.2%81.9–86.4 | 89.2% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 73.6%71.2–75.9 | 77.2% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 69.8%65.9–74.5 | 66.8% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 79.4%73.5–85.6 | 78.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.6%18.4–25 | 17.5% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 36%31.2–41.5 | 34.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.5%20–27.4 | 26.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 12.4%10.2–15 | 17.2% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.3%8.6–12.2 | 14.5% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6%5.1–7 | 8.2% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.9%6.8–9.1 | 8.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 9.9%7.9–12 | 14.1% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 26.2%22.4–30.3 | 27.2% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10.2%8.5–12.1 | 13.4% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.1%12.3–16 | 12.1% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.3%4.6–6 | 5.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4%3.4–4.5 | 5.2% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.9%6.8–9 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.8%2.4–3.2 | 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 Cobleskill
Is Cobleskill a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Cobleskill is healthier than 82% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #248 of 755 in New York. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 99%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Cobleskill?
CDC estimates 28.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 22.8% and 35.1%, against 28.8% across New York and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Cobleskill?
Cobleskill Regional Hospital in Cobleskill, 0.5 miles in a straight line from Cobleskill’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Cobleskill have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.7–7%), 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 Cobleskill 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 Cobleskill.
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.