Photo: Tyler A. McNeil · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Latham residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Latham, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Latham. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Latham
Latham keeps up with checkups
It beats New York on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (70.2% vs 63.5%) and cholesterol checks (90.7% vs 89.2%). Checkups ↓
Cancer and depression run high in Latham
1 in 11 adults have had cancer (9.5%), vs 7.7% across New York. 1 in 5 adults have been diagnosed with depression (20.3%), vs 17.5% across New York. Conditions ↓
Fewer Latham adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below New York. 1 in 10 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 Latham’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Latham adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
Out of every 100 Latham adults…
Latham runs below NY on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. 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.
8.3% of Latham adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Care in and near Latham
No hospital or community health center in Latham 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 Latham; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
1.5 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Latham adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Latham runs above New York.
1 in 3 Latham 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.
Latham 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watervliet | C+ | 35.7% | 11% | 16.4% | CDC place |
| Colonie | A | 30.1% | 9.7% | 11.1% | ZIP codes |
| Loudonville | — | — | — | — |
Loudonville: 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 Latham adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Latham
Why doesn’t Latham have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Latham.
What hospital is closest to Latham?
Samaritan Hospital of Troy, New York in Troy, 4.1 miles in a straight line from Latham’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 Latham?
9 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Watervliet Health Center in Watervliet, 2.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Latham.
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.