Sternbergh House · Photo: Alanaquinn1 · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Knox is healthier than 88% of U.S. towns
Knox differs from New York on 16 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 13 better, 3 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 12009, 12053, 12023, 12059. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Knox
Cancer and depression run high in Knox
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.1%), vs 7.7% across New York. 1 in 5 adults have been diagnosed with depression (21.1%), vs 17.5% across New York. In all, Knox runs above New York on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Against towns with similar incomes, Knox’s lead shrinks
Knox is healthier than 88% of U.S. towns, but 70% of the 5,155 towns with similar household incomes ($93K–$155K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Knox keeps up with checkups
It beats New York on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (69.2% vs 63.5%) and cholesterol checks (90.9% vs 89.2%). Checkups ↓
Knox is an active town
Only 19.9% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 25.9% across New York. The town has 25 miles of trails across 8 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 Knox’s likely range; Knox’s figures come from ZIP codes 12009, 12053, 12023, 12059, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B+ to A+.
What’s behind Knox’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Knox is healthier than 88% of U.S. towns, #169 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 89% of towns); the weakest is physical distress, still better than 77%.
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). Knox’s median household income is $124,083; among the 5,155 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($93K–$155K), it’s healthier than 70%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Knox adults…
Knox runs below NY on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Knox 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.
25 miles of trails across 8 parks and preserves
Care in and near Knox
No hospital or community health center in Knox 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 Knox; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How Knox adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Knox runs above New York.
1 in 3 Knox 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% of Knox adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Knox and the towns around it
Knox’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knox | A | 30.8% | 9.5% | 11.2% | ZIP codes |
| Guilderland | A | 29% | 8.9% | 9.8% | ZIP codes |
| Wright | B+ | 33.3% | 11% | 13.8% | ZIP codes |
| Berne | A− | 31.9% | 10.6% | 13.1% | ZIP codes |
| Duanesburg | A− | 34.2% | 10.1% | 12.8% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Knox adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Knox
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Knox is better than New York on 13 and worse on 3; on the rest, the New York figure falls inside Knox’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Knox | NY | U.S. | vs NY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 14%12.1–16 | 18.1% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.3%10.9–13.7 | 12.8% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.5%12.9–16.1 | 15% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 30.8%26.5–35.4 | 28.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 9.5%8.4–10.9 | 11.5% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 33.9%30.8–37 | 32.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.4%35.2–41.8 | 37.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 27.7%25–30.3 | 24% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.8%9.7–12 | 10.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.1%9.2–11.1 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.2%5.5–6.9 | 6.1% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6.3%5.5–7.2 | 6% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.1%2.8–3.5 | 3.4% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9.5%7.9–11.3 | 12.8% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.2%9.5–13.1 | 11.3% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 19.9%17.1–23 | 25.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 18.3%15.9–21 | 16.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.5%31.4–40 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 4.3%3.6–5.3 | 7.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.8%78.2–83.2 | 80.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 69.2%66.5–72 | 63.5% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 90.9%89.7–92 | 89.2% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79%76.3–81.4 | 77.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 73%69.3–76.5 | 66.8% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 79.1%73.5–84 | 78.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.1%18.5–23.8 | 17.5% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 32.4%28.5–36.6 | 34.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.6%18.8–24.8 | 26.4% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 9.2%7.6–11 | 17.2% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.5%7.2–9.9 | 14.5% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.3%4.6–6.1 | 8.2% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.6%4.9–6.4 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8%6.6–9.6 | 14.1% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 25%22.1–28.1 | 27.2% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11.5%10–13.2 | 13.4% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 10.8%9.6–12.2 | 12.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.9%5.3–6.6 | 5.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.7%3.3–4.1 | 5.2% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.5%5.7–7.4 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.1%2.7–3.4 | 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 Knox
Is Knox a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Knox is healthier than 88% of U.S. towns: A for health, #169 of 755 in New York. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 70%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Knox?
CDC estimates 30.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 26.5% and 35.4%, against 28.8% across New York and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Knox?
Ellis Hospital in Schenectady, 13.3 miles in a straight line from Knox’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Knox have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 4.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 3.6–5.3%), 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 Knox 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 Knox.
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.