Photo: Joegrimes at English Wikipedia · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Onondaga is healthier than 87% of U.S. towns
Onondaga differs from New York on 17 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 13 better, 4 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 13215, 13120, 13110, 13078. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Onondaga
Cancer and depression run high in Onondaga
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.4%), 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, Onondaga runs above New York on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Onondaga keeps up with checkups
It beats New York on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (71.8% vs 63.5%) and cholesterol checks (90.8% vs 89.2%). Checkups ↓
Health varies a lot right around Onondaga
Grades next door run from LaFayette (A) to Syracuse (C−). Onondaga is an A. Around town ↓
Onondaga is an active town
Only 19.5% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 25.9% across New York. The town has 19 miles of trails across 12 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 Onondaga’s likely range; Onondaga’s figures come from ZIP codes 13215, 13120, 13110, 13078, 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 Onondaga’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Onondaga is healthier than 87% of U.S. towns, #187 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 91% of towns); the weakest is obesity, still better than 66%.
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). Onondaga’s median household income is $104,448; among the 7,921 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($78K–$131K), it’s healthier than 83%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Onondaga adults…
Onondaga runs below NY on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 4. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Onondaga 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.
19 miles of trails across 12 parks and preserves
Onondaga and the towns around it
Onondaga’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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onondaga | A | 34% | 9.9% | 9.7% | ZIP codes |
| Syracuse | C− | 41.5% | 12.7% | 16.1% | CDC place |
| Nedrow | — | — | — | — | |
| LaFayette | A | 33.8% | 9.6% | 9.8% | ZIP codes |
| Marcellus | A | 34.2% | 9.8% | 9.8% | ZIP codes |
| Otisco | A− | 34.6% | 10% | 10.6% | ZIP codes |
| Camillus | A | 34.4% | 9.6% | 10.2% | ZIP codes |
Nedrow: a Census-designated place inside a larger town, graded as part of it. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Care in and near Onondaga
1 community health center in Onondaga, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Onondaga; ≈ 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).
How Onondaga adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Onondaga runs above New York.
1 in 3 Onondaga 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 Onondaga adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Onondaga adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Onondaga
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Onondaga is better than New York on 13 and worse on 4; on the rest, the New York figure falls inside Onondaga’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Onondaga | NY | U.S. | vs NY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 13.7%11.8–15.8 | 18.1% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12%10.6–13.6 | 12.8% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.8%13–16.5 | 15% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 34%29.6–38.6 | 28.8% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 9.9%8.6–11.3 | 11.5% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 34.8%31.6–37.9 | 32.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.3%33–39.7 | 37.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 27.4%24.8–30.1 | 24% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.8%9.7–12.1 | 10.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.4%9.4–11.3 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.3%5.6–7 | 6.1% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6%5.1–6.8 | 6% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.2%2.8–3.5 | 3.4% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8.8%7.2–10.6 | 12.8% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 9.7%8.1–11.5 | 11.3% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 19.5%16.6–22.8 | 25.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 16.9%14.4–19.5 | 16.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33.9%29.7–38.2 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 4.2%3.5–5.1 | 7.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 83%80.4–85.3 | 80.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 71.8%68.9–74.4 | 63.5% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 90.8%89.4–92 | 89.2% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.3%76.7–81.7 | 77.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 74.5%70.8–77.9 | 66.8% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 81.6%76.1–86.1 | 78.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.1%18.4–23.9 | 17.5% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 31.1%27–35.3 | 34.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.3%18.4–24.5 | 26.4% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 9.4%7.7–11.1 | 17.2% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.7%7.3–10.2 | 14.5% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.3%4.5–6.2 | 8.2% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.8%5–6.6 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8%6.6–9.5 | 14.1% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 25.1%22.1–28.4 | 27.2% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11.9%10.2–13.6 | 13.4% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 10.6%9.2–12.1 | 12.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.8%5.2–6.6 | 5.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.7%3.3–4.2 | 5.2% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.7%5.8–7.5 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3%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 Onondaga
Is Onondaga a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Onondaga is healthier than 87% of U.S. towns: A for health, #187 of 755 in New York. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 83%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Onondaga?
CDC estimates 34% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.6% and 38.6%, against 28.8% across New York and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Onondaga?
University Hospital S U N Y Health Science Center in Syracuse, 6.0 miles in a straight line from Onondaga’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Onondaga have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 4.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 3.5–5.1%), 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 Onondaga 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 Onondaga.
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.