Photo: Adam Moss · CC BY-SA 2.0Where Fonda residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Fonda, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Fonda. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Fonda
Obesity, depression and COPD run high in Fonda
37.4% of adults have obesity, vs 28.8% across New York. 1 in 5 adults have been diagnosed with depression (22.2%), vs 17.5% across New York. COPD is also above the state: 7.6%, vs 6% across New York. In all, Fonda runs above New York on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Fonda
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (14.8%), vs 11.3% 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 Fonda’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Fonda adults…
Fonda runs above NY on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
0 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Fonda
No hospital or community health center in Fonda 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 Fonda; ≈ 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 Fonda adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
How Fonda adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Fonda runs above New York.
1 in 3 Fonda 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
12.4% of Fonda adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Fonda and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glen | B− | 38.2% | 10.6% | 15.5% | ZIP codes |
| Mohawk | B− | 37.4% | 11% | 14.9% | ZIP codes |
| Fultonville | — | — | — | — |
Fultonville: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Fonda adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Fonda
Why doesn’t Fonda have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Fonda.
What hospital is closest to Fonda?
St. Marys Healthcare in Amsterdam, 7.9 miles in a straight line from Fonda’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Fonda?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Hometown Health Centers at Amsterdam in Amsterdam, 9.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Fonda.
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.