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CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Delanson, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Delanson. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Delanson
Delanson is an active town
Only 19.7% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 25.9% across New York. Habits ↓
Depression runs high in Delanson
1 in 5 adults have been diagnosed with depression (21.2%), vs 17.5% across New York. Conditions ↓
Fewer Delanson 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 ↓
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 Delanson’s likely range.
Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Out of every 100 Delanson adults…
Delanson runs below NY on 3 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. 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.
9.4% of Delanson adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Care in and near Delanson
No hospital or community health center in Delanson 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 Delanson; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Delanson adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
How Delanson adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Delanson runs above New York.
1 in 3 Delanson 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.
Delanson and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Delanson adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Delanson
Why doesn’t Delanson have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Delanson.
What hospital is closest to Delanson?
Ellis Hospital in Schenectady, 14.2 miles in a straight line from Delanson’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Delanson.
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.