Where North Blenheim residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for North Blenheim, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 12131. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in North Blenheim
Cancer, heart disease and COPD run high in North Blenheim
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12.6%), vs 7.7% across New York. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.1%), vs 6.1% across New York. COPD is also above the state: 8.8%, vs 6% across New York. In all, North Blenheim runs above New York on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in North Blenheim, and more people treating it
42.1% of adults have high blood pressure (New York 32.6%), but 82.3% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.2% statewide. Checkups ↓
North Blenheim keeps up with checkups
It beats New York on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (84% vs 80.8%) and cholesterol checks (92.3% vs 89.2%). Checkups ↓
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 North Blenheim’s likely range; North Blenheim’s figures come from ZIP code 12131, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 North Blenheim adults…
North Blenheim runs above NY on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of North Blenheim adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
Care in and near North Blenheim
No hospital or community health center in North Blenheim 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 North Blenheim; ≈ 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How North Blenheim adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, North Blenheim does better than New York.
3 in 10 North Blenheim 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.
10% of North Blenheim adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
North Blenheim and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of North Blenheim adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in North Blenheim
Why doesn’t North Blenheim have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for North Blenheim.
What hospital is closest to North Blenheim?
Cobleskill Regional Hospital in Cobleskill, 14.9 miles in a straight line from North Blenheim’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in North Blenheim.
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.