Owasco Reformed Church · Photo: Doug Kerr from Albany, New York, United States · CC BY-SA 2.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Owasco is healthier than 17%
Owasco differs from New York on 13 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 11 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 13021. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Owasco
COPD, cancer and heart disease run high in Owasco
1 in 11 adults have COPD (8.8%), vs 6% across New York. 1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10%), vs 7.7% across New York. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.7%, vs 6.1% across New York. In all, Owasco runs above New York on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 29% of residents are 65 or older (New York 18%), and COPD, cancer and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Owasco trails towns with similar incomes
Owasco is healthier than 43% of U.S. towns, and only 17% of the 8,244 towns with similar household incomes ($77K–$128K), so income alone doesn’t explain its grade. Health Grade ↓
Depression is more common in Owasco
1 in 5 adults have been diagnosed with depression (21.3%), vs 17.5% across New York. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 17%, 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 Owasco’s likely range; Owasco’s figures come from ZIP code 13021, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
What’s behind Owasco’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Owasco is healthier than 43% of U.S. towns, #616 of 755 in New York. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 53% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 31%).
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). Owasco’s median household income is $102,245; among the 8,244 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($77K–$128K), it’s healthier than 17%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Most New York towns score higher on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Owasco is healthier than 18% of graded towns, against 43% nationally.
Where Owasco compares well: no health insurance (ages 18–64), 6.5% (U.S. 11%).
Out of every 100 Owasco adults…
Owasco runs above NY on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Owasco is an older town: 29% of residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across New York. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Owasco as about how healthy they are.
How Owasco adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Owasco runs above New York.
1 in 3 Owasco 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 Owasco
No hospital or community health center in Owasco 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 Owasco; ≈ 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.
9.6 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Owasco 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 Owasco adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Owasco and the towns around it
Owasco’s Health Grade ranks 5th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owasco | C+ | 35.8% | 11.9% | 15.4% | ZIP 13021 |
| Melrose Park | — | — | — | — | |
| Auburn | C− | 38.2% | 12.7% | 17.8% | CDC place |
| Fleming | B− | 35.1% | 11.6% | 14.5% | ZIP codes |
| Niles | B− | 36.2% | 11.6% | 14.8% | ZIP codes |
| Skaneateles | A− | 34.4% | 11% | 9.8% | ZIP codes |
| Sennett | C+ | 35.8% | 11.9% | 15.4% | ZIP codes |
Melrose Park: a Census-designated place inside a larger town, graded as part of it. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Owasco adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Owasco
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Owasco is better than New York on 2 and worse on 11; on the rest, the New York figure falls inside Owasco’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Owasco | NY | U.S. | vs NY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 20.4%17.9–23 | 18.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.3%13.5–17.1 | 12.8% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17%15.1–19 | 15% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35.8%28.9–43.2 | 28.8% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 11.9%10.2–13.6 | 11.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 36.7%32.6–40.9 | 32.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.1%34.9–43.5 | 37.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 30.1%26.8–33.6 | 24% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.5%10.2–12.8 | 10.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10%9.1–11 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.7%6.9–8.5 | 6.1% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8.8%7.9–9.8 | 6% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4%3.7–4.4 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 16.5%13.7–19.6 | 12.8% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.4%13.3–17.6 | 11.3% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 28.3%24–32.7 | 25.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.2%13.4–19.3 | 16.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.7%31.9–44 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.5%5.6–7.5 | 7.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 81.5%78.4–84.3 | 80.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 60.9%57.5–64.5 | 63.5% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.6%87.2–89.9 | 89.2% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78%75.2–80.6 | 77.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 69.9%65.2–74.3 | 66.8% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.2%70.3–83.4 | 78.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.3%18.2–24.7 | 17.5% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 33.9%29–38.7 | 34.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.8%20.5–27.2 | 26.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 15.7%13.6–17.8 | 17.2% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12.7%11–14.3 | 14.5% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.2%7.2–9.3 | 8.2% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.6%7.7–9.6 | 8.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 15.6%13.7–17.5 | 14.1% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 32.5%28.4–36.7 | 27.2% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.1%14.1–18.1 | 13.4% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.2%12.6–15.8 | 12.1% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.3%6.5–8.2 | 5.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.5%5–6 | 5.2% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.5%8.4–10.5 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.5%4.1–4.9 | 3.8% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Owasco
Is Owasco a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Owasco is healthier than 43% of U.S. towns: ≈ C+ for health, #616 of 755 in New York. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Owasco?
CDC estimates 35.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.9% and 43.2%, against 28.8% across New York and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Owasco?
Auburn Community Hospital in Auburn, 4.8 miles in a straight line from Owasco’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Owasco have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.6–7.5%), 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 Owasco more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Owasco.
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.