Photo: Tyler A. McNeil · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Guilderland is healthier than 93% of U.S. towns
Guilderland differs from New York on 17 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 15 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 12009, 12303, 12186, 12203. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Guilderland
Guilderland keeps up with checkups
It beats New York on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (70.9% vs 63.5%) and cholesterol checks (90.6% vs 89.2%). Checkups ↓
Cancer and depression run high in Guilderland
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.6%), vs 7.7% across New York. 1 in 5 adults have been diagnosed with depression (20.5%), vs 17.5% across New York. Conditions ↓
Guilderland is an active town
Only 18.9% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 25.9% across New York. The town has 48 miles of trails across 22 parks and preserves. 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 Guilderland’s likely range; Guilderland’s figures come from ZIP codes 12009, 12303, 12186, 12203, which may reach past town lines.
What’s behind Guilderland’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Guilderland is healthier than 93% of U.S. towns, #104 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 93% of towns); the weakest is obesity, still better than 87%.
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). Guilderland’s median household income is $112,273; among the 6,824 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($84K–$140K), it’s healthier than 93%, about where its income would put it.
Keeping up with care
Share of Guilderland adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
48 miles of trails across 22 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Guilderland adults…
Guilderland runs below NY on 3 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Guilderland
No hospital or community health center in Guilderland 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 Guilderland; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How Guilderland adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Guilderland runs above New York.
1 in 3 Guilderland 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.
8.1% of Guilderland adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Guilderland and the towns around it
Guilderland’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guilderland | A | 29% | 8.9% | 9.8% | ZIP codes |
| Knox | A | 30.8% | 9.5% | 11.2% | ZIP codes |
| Albany | B+ | 32.9% | 9.9% | 12.3% | CDC place |
| Colonie | A | 30.1% | 9.7% | 11.1% | ZIP codes |
| New Scotland | A | 28.6% | 9% | 9.4% | ZIP codes |
| Westmere | — | — | — | — | |
| Bethlehem | A+ | 28.3% | 8.6% | 9.2% | ZIP codes |
| Rotterdam | A− | 34.1% | 9.7% | 12.4% | ZIP codes |
Westmere: 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 Guilderland adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Guilderland
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Guilderland is better than New York on 15 and worse on 2; on the rest, the New York figure falls inside Guilderland’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Guilderland | NY | U.S. | vs NY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 13.1%11.4–14.9 | 18.1% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.3%10.1–12.7 | 12.8% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.9%12.4–15.5 | 15% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 29%24.9–33.4 | 28.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 8.9%7.8–10.1 | 11.5% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 32.1%29.1–35.1 | 32.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37%33.8–40.4 | 37.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 25.7%23.2–28.2 | 24% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.5%9.4–11.7 | 10.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.6%8.8–10.5 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.6%5–6.2 | 6.1% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 5.5%4.8–6.2 | 6% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 2.9%2.6–3.2 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8%6.6–9.6 | 12.8% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 9.8%8.4–11.3 | 11.3% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 18.9%16.3–21.9 | 25.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 18.3%15.8–21 | 16.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.8%30.7–39.4 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 4.5%3.8–5.4 | 7.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.6%77.8–83.1 | 80.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 70.9%68.2–73.6 | 63.5% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 90.6%89.4–91.6 | 89.2% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.1%75.4–80.5 | 77.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 73.7%70–77.2 | 66.8% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 80.9%75.5–85.7 | 78.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 20.5%17.9–23.2 | 17.5% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 33.1%29.1–37.4 | 34.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.9%19.1–25.1 | 26.4% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 9.6%8.2–11.2 | 17.2% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.7%7.5–10.1 | 14.5% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.5%4.8–6.2 | 8.2% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.9%5.2–6.6 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8.1%7–9.5 | 14.1% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 23.9%21.1–26.8 | 27.2% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10.6%9.2–12 | 13.4% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 10.4%9.2–11.7 | 12.1% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.5%4.9–6.1 | 5.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.6%3.3–4 | 5.2% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.3%5.5–7 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.8%2.6–3.1 | 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 Guilderland
Is Guilderland a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Guilderland is healthier than 93% of U.S. towns: A for health, #104 of 755 in New York. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 93%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Guilderland?
CDC estimates 29% of adults have obesity, likely between 24.9% and 33.4%, against 28.8% across New York and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Guilderland?
Ellis Hospital in Schenectady, 8.1 miles in a straight line from Guilderland’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Guilderland have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 4.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 3.8–5.4%), 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 Guilderland more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from A− to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Guilderland.
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.