Cyrus Bates House · Photo: Loslazos · CC BY-SA 4.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Henderson is healthier than 35%
Henderson differs from New York on 16 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 8 better, 8 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 13650, 13605, 13651. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Henderson
COPD, cancer and arthritis run high in Henderson
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.6%), vs 6% across New York. 1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11%), vs 7.7% across New York. Arthritis is also above the state: 33.1%, vs 24% across New York. In all, Henderson runs above New York on six of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 42% of residents are 65 or older (New York 18%), and COPD, cancer and arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Against towns with similar incomes, Henderson’s lead shrinks
Henderson is healthier than 51% of U.S. towns, but 35% of the 9,665 towns with similar household incomes ($69K–$116K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Smoking is more common in Henderson
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (14.3%), vs 11.3% across New York. Habits ↓
Fewer Henderson adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below New York. 1 in 8 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 Henderson’s likely range; Henderson’s figures come from ZIP codes 13650, 13605, 13651, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
What’s behind Henderson’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Henderson is healthier than 51% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 71% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 33%).
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). Henderson’s median household income is $92,400; among the 9,665 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($69K–$116K), it’s healthier than 35%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Henderson adults…
Henderson runs above NY on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Henderson is an older town: 42% of residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across New York. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Henderson as about how healthy they are.
Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
27 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
12.1% of Henderson adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Care in and near Henderson
No hospital or community health center in Henderson 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 Henderson; ≈ 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 Henderson adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
How Henderson adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Henderson does better than New York.
3 in 10 Henderson 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.
Henderson and the towns around it
Henderson’s Health Grade ranks 4th of 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henderson | B− | 38.3% | 12.6% | 14.3% | ZIP codes |
| Hounsfield | B | 37.8% | 10.8% | 13.9% | ZIP codes |
| Ellisburg | B− | 38.3% | 11.9% | 14.5% | ZIP codes |
| Adams | B | 38.2% | 11.3% | 14.6% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Henderson adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Henderson
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Henderson is better than New York on 8 and worse on 8; on the rest, the New York figure falls inside Henderson’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Henderson | NY | U.S. | vs NY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 18%15.5–20.7 | 18.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.4%12.6–16.3 | 12.8% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.8%14–17.7 | 15% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 38.3%33.3–43.7 | 28.8% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 12.6%10.9–14.3 | 11.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 37.1%33.6–40.8 | 32.6% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38%34.5–41.7 | 37.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 33.1%30–36.2 | 24% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.5%10.2–12.9 | 10.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 11%10–12 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.9%7–8.8 | 6.1% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8.6%7.5–9.9 | 6% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4%3.6–4.5 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 13.3%11–16 | 12.8% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.3%12.1–16.8 | 11.3% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 26.6%22.7–30.8 | 25.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17.4%14.9–20.2 | 16.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 39.2%34.8–43.9 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.6%4.5–6.8 | 7.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 82.8%80.3–85.3 | 80.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 64.8%61.8–67.9 | 63.5% | 63.2% | About the same |
| 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) | 79.7%77–82.3 | 77.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 71.5%67.5–75.3 | 66.8% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.6%69.3–81.4 | 78.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 20.2%17.5–23.1 | 17.5% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 29.4%25.5–34 | 34.2% | 32.5% | Better |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.5%18.6–25.1 | 26.4% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 12.1%10.1–14.5 | 17.2% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.5%8.9–12.3 | 14.5% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.6%5.7–7.7 | 8.2% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.9%6–7.9 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 12.1%10.1–14.4 | 14.1% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 30.3%26.6–34.2 | 27.2% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.3%13.2–17.5 | 13.4% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.5%11–14.2 | 12.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.6%6.7–8.5 | 5.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 4.9%4.3–5.5 | 5.2% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.3%7.3–9.4 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4%3.6–4.5 | 3.8% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Henderson
Is Henderson a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Henderson is healthier than 51% of U.S. towns: ≈ B− for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Henderson?
CDC estimates 38.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 33.3% and 43.7%, against 28.8% across New York and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Henderson?
Samaritan Medical Center in Watertown, 15.3 miles in a straight line from Henderson’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Henderson have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.5–6.8%), 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 Henderson more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Henderson.
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.