Photo: Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page, my Commons user talk page, or my English Wikipedia user talk page; I'll know about it a lot faster) · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Root is healthier than 43% of U.S. towns
Root trails New York on 9 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 12166, 13317, 12072. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Root
COPD, obesity and depression run high in Root
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.5%), vs 6% across New York. 2 in 5 adults have obesity (38.1%), vs 28.8% across New York. Depression is also above the state: 22.7%, vs 17.5% across New York. In all, Root runs above New York on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Root
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.3%), vs 11.3% across New York. 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 Root’s likely range; Root’s figures come from ZIP codes 12166, 13317, 12072, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to A−.
What’s behind Root’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Root is healthier than 43% of U.S. towns. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 68% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 35%).
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). Root’s median household income is $75,771; among the 10,843 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($57K–$95K), it’s healthier than 45%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Out of every 100 Root adults…
Root runs above NY on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 10% of Root residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across New York. Age-related conditions run low partly because the town is young.
Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
3.1 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Care in and near Root
No hospital or community health center in Root 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 Root; ≈ 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 Root adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
How Root adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Root runs above New York.
1 in 3 Root 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.
14.5% of Root adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Root and the towns around it
Root’s Health Grade ranks 6th of 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Root | C+ | 38.1% | 10.9% | 16.3% | ZIP codes |
| Mohawk | B− | 37.4% | 11% | 14.9% | ZIP codes |
| Palatine | C | 38.7% | 11.9% | 16.4% | ZIP codes |
| Canajoharie | C− | 39.7% | 12.3% | 18.2% | ZIP codes |
| Glen | B− | 38.2% | 10.6% | 15.5% | ZIP codes |
| Charleston | B | 36.7% | 10.3% | 15% | ZIP codes |
| Carlisle | B | 33.2% | 10.5% | 14.3% | ZIP codes |
| Sharon | B− | 34% | 12.1% | 15.3% | ZIP 13459 |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Root adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Root
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Root is better than New York on 0 and worse on 9; on the rest, the New York figure falls inside Root’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Root | NY | U.S. | vs NY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 19.4%16.4–22.7 | 18.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15%13.1–17.1 | 12.8% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.7%15.6–19.9 | 15% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 38.1%31.9–44.7 | 28.8% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 10.9%9.3–12.6 | 11.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 34.8%31.1–38.7 | 32.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.7%32.9–40.7 | 37.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 29.3%26.2–32.7 | 24% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.5%10.2–13 | 10.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.3%8.4–10.2 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.3%6.4–8.3 | 6.1% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8.5%7.2–9.9 | 6% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.7%3.3–4.2 | 3.4% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 12.5%10.3–15.2 | 12.8% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.3%13.5–19.3 | 11.3% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 26.1%21.8–30.8 | 25.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17.8%14.9–20.9 | 16.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 41.7%36.1–47.7 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.5%5.1–8.2 | 7.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.2%75.9–82.2 | 80.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 60%56.7–63.5 | 63.5% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.2%86.3–89.9 | 89.2% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.2%75.3–80.9 | 77.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 69.1%64.5–73.7 | 66.8% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.9%72.6–84.4 | 78.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.7%19.6–26.2 | 17.5% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 33.8%29.2–38.9 | 34.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.5%21.2–28.5 | 26.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 15.7%13–19.1 | 17.2% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12.8%10.8–15.2 | 14.5% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.9%6.8–9.3 | 8.2% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.3%7.1–9.7 | 8.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 14.5%11.9–17.6 | 14.1% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 29%24.9–33.5 | 27.2% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.2%12–16.7 | 13.4% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.3%12.3–16.4 | 12.1% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.9%6.1–7.9 | 5.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.1%4.4–5.9 | 5.2% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9%7.8–10.4 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.2%3.6–4.9 | 3.8% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Root
Is Root a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Root is healthier than 43% of U.S. towns: ≈ C+ for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 45%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Root?
CDC estimates 38.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.9% and 44.7%, against 28.8% across New York and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Root?
Cobleskill Regional Hospital in Cobleskill, 10.8 miles in a straight line from Root’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Root have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.1–8.2%), 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 Root more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Root.
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.