On CDC estimates, Poestenkill is healthier than 88% of U.S. towns
Poestenkill differs from New York on 15 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 13 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 12018, 12140, 12138, 12198. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Poestenkill
Against towns with similar incomes, Poestenkill’s lead shrinks
Poestenkill is healthier than 88% of U.S. towns, but 68% of the 4,921 towns with similar household incomes ($95K–$158K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Cancer and arthritis run high in Poestenkill
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10%), vs 7.7% across New York. 3 in 10 adults have arthritis (27.8%), vs 24% across New York. Conditions ↓
Fewer Poestenkill adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below New York. 1 in 11 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Poestenkill is an active town
Only 20.7% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 25.9% across New York. The town has 19 miles of trails across 6 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 Poestenkill’s likely range; Poestenkill’s figures come from ZIP codes 12018, 12140, 12138, 12198, 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 Poestenkill’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Poestenkill is healthier than 88% of U.S. towns, #174 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 physical distress, still better than 79%.
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). Poestenkill’s median household income is $126,250; among the 4,921 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($95K–$158K), it’s healthier than 68%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Poestenkill adults…
Poestenkill runs below NY on 3 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
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 Poestenkill adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
19 miles of trails across 6 parks and preserves
Care in and near Poestenkill
No hospital or community health center in Poestenkill 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 Poestenkill; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Poestenkill adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
How Poestenkill adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Poestenkill does better than New York.
3 in 10 Poestenkill 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.
Poestenkill and the towns around it
Poestenkill’s Health Grade ranks 2nd 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poestenkill | A | 30.2% | 9.4% | 11% | ZIP codes |
| North Greenbush | A | 30.5% | 9.3% | 11.1% | ZIP codes |
| Sand Lake | A | 29.8% | 9.3% | 10.3% | ZIP codes |
| Grafton | A− | 31.6% | 10.1% | 12.7% | ZIP codes |
| Brunswick | B+ | 31.7% | 9.4% | 12.5% | ZIP codes |
| West Sand Lake | — | — | — | — | |
| Poestenkill | — | — | — | — | |
| Berlin | B+ | 31.8% | 10.8% | 13.3% | ZIP codes |
West Sand Lake: a Census-designated place inside a larger town, graded as part of it. Poestenkill: 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 Poestenkill adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Poestenkill
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Poestenkill is better than New York on 13 and worse on 2; on the rest, the New York figure falls inside Poestenkill’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Poestenkill | NY | U.S. | vs NY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 13.7%11.6–15.9 | 18.1% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.2%10.6–13.9 | 12.8% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.9%13.1–16.8 | 15% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 30.2%24.5–36.2 | 28.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 9.4%8.1–10.9 | 11.5% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 32.2%28.4–36 | 32.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.8%33.6–41.9 | 37.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 27.8%24.6–31.1 | 24% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.7%9.5–12.1 | 10.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10%9–10.9 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6%5.3–6.7 | 6.1% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6.1%5.3–7.1 | 6% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3%2.7–3.3 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9%7.3–10.8 | 12.8% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11%9.2–13.1 | 11.3% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 20.7%17.1–24.5 | 25.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 18%15–21.1 | 16.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 39.1%33.7–44.4 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 4.3%3.5–5.1 | 7.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.6%77.3–83.5 | 80.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 69.5%66.4–72.4 | 63.5% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 90.9%89.6–92.1 | 89.2% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78%74.7–80.8 | 77.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 71.1%66.7–75.1 | 66.8% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78%71.2–83.7 | 78.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 19.9%16.9–23 | 17.5% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 29.7%25–34.7 | 34.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.6%18.3–25.2 | 26.4% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 8.8%7.2–10.6 | 17.2% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.3%7–9.9 | 14.5% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.1%4.3–5.9 | 8.2% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.3%4.6–6.2 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 7.5%6.1–9 | 14.1% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 24.6%21–28.3 | 27.2% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11.1%9.4–12.9 | 13.4% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 10.8%9.3–12.3 | 12.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.8%5.1–6.6 | 5.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.5%3.1–3.9 | 5.2% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.4%5.5–7.2 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.9%2.6–3.3 | 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 Poestenkill
Is Poestenkill a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Poestenkill is healthier than 88% of U.S. towns: A for health, #174 of 755 in New York. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 68%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Poestenkill?
CDC estimates 30.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 24.5% and 36.2%, against 28.8% across New York and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Poestenkill?
Samaritan Hospital of Troy, New York in Troy, 7.9 miles in a straight line from Poestenkill’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Poestenkill have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 4.3% 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 Poestenkill 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 Poestenkill.
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.