Dayton's Corners School · Photo: Matthew D. Wilson (LtPowers) · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Penfield is healthier than 92% of U.S. towns
Penfield differs from New York on 21 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 18 better, 3 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 14526, 14580, 14625, 14450. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Penfield
Cancer and depression run high in Penfield
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.1%), vs 7.7% across New York. 1 in 5 adults have been diagnosed with depression (21.2%), vs 17.5% across New York. In all, Penfield runs above New York on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Penfield keeps up with checkups
It beats New York on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (74.4% vs 63.5%) and cholesterol checks (91.9% vs 89.2%). Checkups ↓
Penfield adults report less loneliness
Loneliness (29.2% vs 34.2%), frequent mental distress (13% vs 15%) and lack of emotional support (19.3% vs 26.4%) all run below 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 Penfield’s likely range; Penfield’s figures come from ZIP codes 14526, 14580, 14625, 14450, which may reach past town lines.
What’s behind Penfield’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Penfield is healthier than 92% of U.S. towns, #115 of 755 in New York. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is mental distress (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 94% of towns); the weakest is no exercise, still better than 81%.
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). Penfield’s median household income is $119,154; among the 5,861 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($89K–$149K), it’s healthier than 87%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Penfield adults…
Penfield runs below NY on 3 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Penfield adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
How Penfield adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Penfield runs above New York.
3 in 10 Penfield 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 Penfield
No hospital or community health center in Penfield 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 Penfield; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
43 miles of trails across 17 parks and preserves
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
6.6% of Penfield adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Penfield and the towns around it
Penfield’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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penfield | A | 28% | 9.8% | 9% | ZIP codes |
| Brighton | — | — | — | — | |
| Brighton | A | 26.5% | 8.6% | 8.4% | ZIP codes |
| Irondequoit | — | — | — | — | |
| Irondequoit | B+ | 32.4% | 11.7% | 12.2% | ZIP codes |
| Perinton | A+ | 26.9% | 9.5% | 8% | ZIP codes |
| Webster | A | 28.8% | 10.2% | 9.8% | ZIP codes |
| Walworth | A− | 35.2% | 9.3% | 11.6% | ZIP codes |
Brighton and Irondequoit: Census-designated places inside larger towns, graded as part of them. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Penfield adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Penfield
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Penfield is better than New York on 18 and worse on 3; on the rest, the New York figure falls inside Penfield’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Penfield | NY | U.S. | vs NY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 12.8%11.1–14.6 | 18.1% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.7%10.3–13.2 | 12.8% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 13%11.5–14.6 | 15% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 28%23.9–32.4 | 28.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 9.8%8.6–11.2 | 11.5% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 32.9%29.7–36.2 | 32.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.2%32.8–39.8 | 37.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 28.8%25.9–31.7 | 24% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.3%9.1–11.5 | 10.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 11.1%10.1–12.2 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.2%5.5–6.9 | 6.1% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 5.4%4.7–6.2 | 6% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3%2.7–3.3 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 7.9%6.5–9.5 | 12.8% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 9%7.6–10.5 | 11.3% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 20.5%17.6–23.7 | 25.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 17.7%15.2–20.4 | 16.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 31.9%28.2–35.7 | 37.9% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 3.8%3.1–4.5 | 7.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 81.3%78.6–83.8 | 80.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 74.4%71.8–76.8 | 63.5% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 91.9%90.9–93 | 89.2% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79%76.1–81.6 | 77.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 75%71.5–78.2 | 66.8% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 80.5%75.3–85.1 | 78.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.2%18.5–24 | 17.5% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 29.2%25.2–33.1 | 34.2% | 32.5% | Better |
| Lack social and emotional support | 19.3%16.5–22.1 | 26.4% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 7.5%6.2–8.9 | 17.2% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 7.3%6.2–8.5 | 14.5% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.6%3.9–5.3 | 8.2% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 4.9%4.2–5.5 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 6.6%5.5–7.7 | 14.1% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 23.8%20.8–26.8 | 27.2% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10.9%9.4–12.5 | 13.4% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 9.4%8.2–10.6 | 12.1% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.8%5.2–6.6 | 5.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.3%3–3.7 | 5.2% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.8%5.1–6.5 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.7%2.4–3 | 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 Penfield
Is Penfield a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Penfield is healthier than 92% of U.S. towns: A for health, #115 of 755 in New York. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 87%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Penfield?
CDC estimates 28% of adults have obesity, likely between 23.9% and 32.4%, against 28.8% across New York and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Penfield?
Rochester General Hospital in Rochester, 7.6 miles in a straight line from Penfield’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Penfield have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 3.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 3.1–4.5%), 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 Penfield more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from A− to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Penfield.
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.