On CDC estimates, Marcy is healthier than 71% of U.S. towns
Marcy differs from New York on 9 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 3 better, 6 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 13403, 13502, 13469. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Marcy
Smoking is more common in Marcy
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (13.6%), vs 11.3% across New York. Habits ↓
Obesity runs high in Marcy
1 in 3 adults have obesity (35%), vs 28.8% across New York. Conditions ↓
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 Marcy’s likely range; Marcy’s figures come from ZIP codes 13403, 13502, 13469, 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 Marcy’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Marcy is healthier than 71% of U.S. towns, #357 of 755 in New York. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is diabetes (fewer adults with diabetes than 87% of towns); the weakest is no exercise, still better than 55%.
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). Marcy’s median household income is $92,775; among the 9,604 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($70K–$116K), it’s healthier than 66%, about where its income would put it.
Most New York towns score higher on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Marcy is healthier than 53% of graded towns, against 71% nationally.
Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
4 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Marcy adults…
Marcy runs below NY on 3 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Marcy
No hospital or community health center in Marcy 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 Marcy; ≈ 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 Marcy adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
How Marcy adults are doing
About the same as New York on each measure.
1 in 3 Marcy adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
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Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
11.8% of Marcy adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Marcy and the towns around it
Marcy’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcy | B+ | 35% | 9.4% | 13.6% | ZIP codes |
| Whitestown | B+ | 34.6% | 10% | 12.5% | ZIP codes |
| Utica | D | 39.6% | 14.1% | 18.7% | CDC place |
| Trenton | B+ | 34.8% | 10.6% | 12.8% | ZIP codes |
| Deerfield | C+ | 37.1% | 11.6% | 15% | ZIP codes |
| Floyd | B− | 36.3% | 11.2% | 14.6% | ZIP codes |
| Stittville | — | — | — | — |
Stittville: 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 Marcy adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Marcy
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Marcy is better than New York on 3 and worse on 6; on the rest, the New York figure falls inside Marcy’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Marcy | NY | U.S. | vs NY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16.8%14.5–19.3 | 18.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.3%10.7–13.9 | 12.8% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.5%14.6–18.7 | 15% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35%29.4–41.3 | 28.8% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 9.4%8.1–10.8 | 11.5% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 32.3%28.8–36.1 | 32.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.4%30.9–38.2 | 37.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 23.7%21.1–26.6 | 24% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.2%9–11.5 | 10.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.6%6.8–8.3 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.5%4.9–6.2 | 6.1% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 5.9%5.1–6.7 | 6% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 2.9%2.6–3.2 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9.8%8–11.9 | 12.8% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.6%11.5–15.9 | 11.3% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 25%21.1–29.1 | 25.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 20.4%17.2–24 | 16.3% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 40.2%35.1–45.4 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9%7.5–10.7 | 7.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 77%73.5–80.3 | 80.8% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 62.3%59–65.5 | 63.5% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.9%84.1–87.7 | 89.2% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 72.5%69.4–75.5 | 77.2% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 68%63.7–72.1 | 66.8% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 79.7%73.8–84.9 | 78.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 18.4%15.7–21.5 | 17.5% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 34.8%30.1–39.8 | 34.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 27.5%24–31.2 | 26.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 14.9%12.7–17.3 | 17.2% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 13.8%12–15.9 | 14.5% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.6%6.6–8.7 | 8.2% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.4%7.4–9.6 | 8.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 11.8%10–13.7 | 14.1% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 26.7%23–30.5 | 27.2% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11.1%9.5–12.8 | 13.4% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13%11.5–14.9 | 12.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.4%4.7–6.1 | 5.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.3%3.8–4.8 | 5.2% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7%6.2–8.1 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.3%3–3.7 | 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 Marcy
Is Marcy a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Marcy is healthier than 71% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health, #357 of 755 in New York. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 66%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Marcy?
CDC estimates 35% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.4% and 41.3%, against 28.8% across New York and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Marcy?
Wynn Hospital in Utica, 5.7 miles in a straight line from Marcy’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
How many people in Marcy have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.5–10.7%), 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 Marcy 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 Marcy.
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.