Potter Hollow District No. 19 School · Photo: Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States · CC BY-SA 2.0On CDC estimates, Rensselaerville is healthier than 88% of U.S. towns
Rensselaerville differs from New York on 17 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 13 better, 4 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 12469, 12147, 12120, 12460. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Rensselaerville
Cancer and arthritis run high in Rensselaerville
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.3%), vs 7.7% across New York. 3 in 10 adults have arthritis (29.6%), vs 24% across New York. In all, Rensselaerville runs above New York on three of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 30% of residents are 65 or older (New York 18%), and cancer and arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 21 miles from Rensselaerville
The closest emergency room is Cobleskill Regional Hospital in Cobleskill, 21.1 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
Rensselaerville keeps up with checkups
It beats New York on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (70% vs 63.5%) and cholesterol checks (91.6% vs 89.2%). Checkups ↓
More high blood pressure in Rensselaerville, and more people treating it
36% of adults have high blood pressure (New York 32.6%), but 80.8% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.2% statewide. Checkups ↓
Rensselaerville is the healthiest of the towns around it
Its A tops all three graded neighbors. The closest is Berne (A−). Around town ↓
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 Rensselaerville’s likely range; Rensselaerville’s figures come from ZIP codes 12469, 12147, 12120, 12460, 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 Rensselaerville’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Rensselaerville is healthier than 88% of U.S. towns. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is mental distress (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 91% of towns); the weakest is physical distress, still better than 75%.
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). Rensselaerville’s median household income is $90,324; among the 9,904 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($68K–$113K), it’s healthier than 93%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Rensselaerville adults…
Rensselaerville runs below NY on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 4. Tap one to see it as people.
Rensselaerville is an older town: 30% of residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across New York. Arthritis and cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Rensselaerville as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Rensselaerville
No hospital or community health center in Rensselaerville 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 Rensselaerville; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Rensselaerville adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
Rensselaerville and the towns around it
Rensselaerville has the best Health Grade of the 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rensselaerville | A | 29.8% | 10.1% | 10.8% | ZIP codes |
| Broome | — | — | — | — | |
| Westerlo | B+ | 32.5% | 10.7% | 13.4% | ZIP codes |
| Berne | A− | 31.9% | 10.6% | 13.1% | ZIP codes |
| Preston-Potter Hollow | — | — | — | — | |
| Durham | B+ | 32.8% | 10.5% | 12.8% | ZIP codes |
| Conesville | — | — | — | — |
Broome, Preston-Potter Hollow and Conesville: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
21 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
How Rensselaerville adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Rensselaerville runs above New York.
1 in 3 Rensselaerville 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.
7.1% of Rensselaerville adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Rensselaerville adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Rensselaerville
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Rensselaerville is better than New York on 13 and worse on 4; on the rest, the New York figure falls inside Rensselaerville’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Rensselaerville | NY | U.S. | vs NY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 14.1%12–16.5 | 18.1% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.5%10.9–14.2 | 12.8% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.7%12.1–15.4 | 15% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 29.8%25.7–34.3 | 28.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.1%8.8–11.5 | 11.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 36%32.8–39.3 | 32.6% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 40.3%37.1–43.6 | 37.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 29.6%26.9–32.5 | 24% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.5%9.5–11.7 | 10.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 11.3%10.4–12.4 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.9%6.1–7.7 | 6.1% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6.6%5.6–7.8 | 6% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.4%3–3.8 | 3.4% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9.1%7.6–10.8 | 12.8% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10.8%8.7–13 | 11.3% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 20.7%17.4–24.2 | 25.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 17.6%15.4–20.1 | 16.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.4%30.4–38.7 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 4.2%3.4–5.3 | 7.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 82%79.6–84.2 | 80.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 70%67.4–72.6 | 63.5% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 91.6%90.3–92.8 | 89.2% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.8%78.3–83.1 | 77.2% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 73.5%70.1–76.8 | 66.8% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 80.2%75.1–84.8 | 78.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 20.3%17.9–23 | 17.5% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 32.1%28.1–36.2 | 34.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.6%18.5–24.8 | 26.4% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 8.5%6.7–10.3 | 17.2% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 7.7%6.3–9.2 | 14.5% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.7%3.9–5.5 | 8.2% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.1%4.3–6 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 7.1%5.6–8.8 | 14.1% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 26%22.6–29.4 | 27.2% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.2%10.4–14.2 | 13.4% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 10.5%9–12 | 12.1% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.6%5.8–7.4 | 5.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 3.6%3.2–4.2 | 5.2% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.5%5.6–7.5 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.1%2.6–3.5 | 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 Rensselaerville
Is Rensselaerville a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Rensselaerville is healthier than 88% of U.S. towns: A for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 93%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Rensselaerville?
CDC estimates 29.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 25.7% and 34.3%, against 28.8% across New York and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Rensselaerville?
Cobleskill Regional Hospital in Cobleskill, 21.1 miles in a straight line from Rensselaerville’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Rensselaerville have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 4.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 3.4–5.3%), 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 Rensselaerville 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 Rensselaerville.
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.