Photo: Phmalo · CC BY-SA 2.5On CDC estimates, Otisco is healthier than 84% of U.S. towns
Otisco differs from New York on 17 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 13 better, 4 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 13159, 13110, 13084. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Otisco
Cancer, depression and obesity run high in Otisco
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.5%), vs 7.7% across New York. 1 in 5 adults have been diagnosed with depression (21.6%), vs 17.5% across New York. Obesity is also above the state: 34.6%, vs 28.8% across New York. In all, Otisco runs above New York on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Otisco keeps up with checkups
It beats New York on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (71.9% vs 63.5%) and cholesterol checks (91% vs 89.2%). Checkups ↓
Otisco is an active town
Only 19.7% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 25.9% across New York. 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 Otisco’s likely range; Otisco’s figures come from ZIP codes 13159, 13110, 13084, 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 Otisco’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Otisco is healthier than 84% of U.S. towns. 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 90% of towns); the weakest is obesity, still better than 62%.
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). Otisco’s median household income is $83,950; among the 10,461 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($63K–$105K), it’s healthier than 92%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Otisco adults…
Otisco 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 Otisco 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.
1.3 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Care in and near Otisco
No hospital or community health center in Otisco 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 Otisco; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How Otisco adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Otisco runs above New York.
3 in 10 Otisco 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.
7.5% of Otisco adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Otisco and the towns around it
Otisco’s Health Grade ranks 4th 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Otisco adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Otisco
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Otisco is better than New York on 13 and worse on 4; on the rest, the New York figure falls inside Otisco’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Otisco | NY | U.S. | vs NY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 13.9%12–16 | 18.1% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.4%11–14.1 | 12.8% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.9%13.3–16.7 | 15% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 34.6%30.3–39.1 | 28.8% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 10%8.7–11.4 | 11.5% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 35.3%32.2–38.4 | 32.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.4%34.3–40.7 | 37.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 28.3%25.6–31.1 | 24% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.9%9.8–12.1 | 10.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.5%9.6–11.5 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.4%5.7–7.1 | 6.1% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6.2%5.4–7.2 | 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+) | 9.2%7.6–11 | 12.8% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10.6%8.8–12.6 | 11.3% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 19.7%16.8–23 | 25.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 17.4%15–19.9 | 16.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33.8%29.8–37.9 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 4.2%3.4–5.1 | 7.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 82.7%80.3–84.9 | 80.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 71.9%69.2–74.3 | 63.5% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 91%89.8–92.1 | 89.2% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.3%76.8–81.7 | 77.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 74.3%70.7–77.6 | 66.8% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 80.8%75.5–85.3 | 78.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.6%19.1–24.4 | 17.5% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 30.3%26.5–34.2 | 34.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21%18.2–24.1 | 26.4% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 8.8%7.2–10.4 | 17.2% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.3%7–9.8 | 14.5% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.1%4.3–5.9 | 8.2% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.4%4.7–6.2 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 7.5%6.1–9 | 14.1% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 25.1%22–28.3 | 27.2% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11.9%10.3–13.6 | 13.4% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 10.7%9.4–12.2 | 12.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.9%5.2–6.6 | 5.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.6%3.1–4 | 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%2.7–3.5 | 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 Otisco
Is Otisco a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Otisco is healthier than 84% of U.S. towns: A− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 92%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Otisco?
CDC estimates 34.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.3% and 39.1%, against 28.8% across New York and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Otisco?
Crouse Hospital in Syracuse, 13.2 miles in a straight line from Otisco’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Otisco have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 4.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 3.4–5.1%), 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 Otisco 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 Otisco.
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.