Photo: Doug Kerr from Albany, New York, United States · CC BY-SA 2.0Where Otselic residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Otselic, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 13155, 13072, 13832, 13464. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Otselic
COPD, obesity and arthritis run high in Otselic
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.2%), vs 6% across New York. 2 in 5 adults have obesity (38.3%), vs 28.8% across New York. Arthritis is also above the state: 30.9%, vs 24% across New York. In all, Otselic runs above New York on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Otselic
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.9%), vs 11.3% across New York. Habits ↓
Depression is more common in Otselic
1 in 5 adults have been diagnosed with depression (21.7%), vs 17.5% across New York. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 17.6%, vs 15% across New York. Mind & connection ↓
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 Otselic’s likely range; Otselic’s figures come from ZIP codes 13155, 13072, 13832, 13464, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Otselic adults…
Otselic runs above NY on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
24 miles of trails across 8 parks and preserves
How Otselic adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Otselic runs above New York.
1 in 3 Otselic 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.
Care in and near Otselic
No hospital or community health center in Otselic 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 Otselic; ≈ 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 Otselic adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
15.6% of Otselic adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Otselic 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharsalia | — | — | — | — | |
| Smyrna | B− | 36.8% | 11.6% | 15.8% | ZIP codes |
| Georgetown | — | — | — | — | |
| Lincklaen | — | — | — | — |
Pharsalia, Georgetown and Lincklaen: 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 Otselic adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Otselic
Why doesn’t Otselic have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Otselic.
What hospital is closest to Otselic?
Community Memorial Hospital in Hamilton, 13.7 miles in a straight line from Otselic’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 Otselic.
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.