Photo: Adam Moss from Highland Park, NJ, United States · CC BY-SA 2.0On CDC estimates, Rotterdam is healthier than 78% of U.S. towns
Rotterdam differs from New York on 9 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 8 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 12306, 12303, 12137, 12150. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Rotterdam
Cancer runs high in Rotterdam
1 in 11 adults have had cancer (9%), vs 7.7% across New York. Conditions ↓
Rotterdam is an active town
Only 21.6% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 25.9% across New York. The town has 22 miles of trails across 12 parks and preserves. Habits ↓
Fewer Rotterdam adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing and getting around all run below New York. 1 in 8 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Rotterdam’s likely range; Rotterdam’s figures come from ZIP codes 12306, 12303, 12137, 12150, 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 Rotterdam’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Rotterdam is healthier than 78% of U.S. towns, #297 of 755 in New York. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is diabetes (fewer adults with diabetes than 84% of towns); the weakest is obesity, still better than 65%.
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). Rotterdam’s median household income is $86,331; among the 10,296 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($65K–$108K), it’s healthier than 83%, about where its income would put it.
Most New York towns score higher on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Rotterdam is healthier than 61% of graded towns, against 78% nationally.
Out of every 100 Rotterdam adults…
Rotterdam runs below NY on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
22 miles of trails across 12 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.
11.4% of Rotterdam adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Care in and near Rotterdam
No hospital or community health center in Rotterdam 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 Rotterdam; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Rotterdam adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
How Rotterdam adults are doing
About the same as New York on each measure.
1 in 3 Rotterdam 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.
Rotterdam and the towns around it
Rotterdam’s Health Grade ranks 5th of 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rotterdam | A− | 34.1% | 9.7% | 12.4% | ZIP codes |
| Glenville | A | 32.7% | 9.5% | 10.6% | ZIP codes |
| Schenectady | C | 38.6% | 12.3% | 16.9% | CDC place |
| Rotterdam | — | — | — | — | |
| Princetown | A− | 34.2% | 9.9% | 12.2% | ZIP codes |
| Guilderland | A | 29% | 8.9% | 9.8% | ZIP codes |
| Colonie | A | 30.1% | 9.7% | 11.1% | ZIP codes |
| Florida | B− | 38.2% | 11.8% | 14.4% | ZIP codes |
Rotterdam: 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 Rotterdam adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Rotterdam
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Rotterdam is better than New York on 8 and worse on 1; on the rest, the New York figure falls inside Rotterdam’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Rotterdam | NY | U.S. | vs NY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 15.5%13.6–17.5 | 18.1% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.7%11.3–14.2 | 12.8% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16%14.3–17.9 | 15% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 34.1%28.5–40.1 | 28.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 9.7%8.4–11 | 11.5% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 32.6%29.2–36.2 | 32.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.1%32.5–40 | 37.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 26.4%23.6–29.3 | 24% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.2%10–12.6 | 10.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9%8.3–9.9 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.1%5.5–6.7 | 6.1% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6.5%5.8–7.3 | 6% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.2%2.9–3.5 | 3.4% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 11.3%9.2–13.5 | 12.8% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.4%10.7–14.2 | 11.3% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 21.6%18.3–25 | 25.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 17.1%14.5–20.1 | 16.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.1%32.8–43.4 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.7%4.9–6.6 | 7.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.6%76.6–82.5 | 80.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 65.9%62.7–68.9 | 63.5% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89.3%88–90.6 | 89.2% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.1%74.3–79.7 | 77.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 70%65.8–73.8 | 66.8% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.2%71.9–83.6 | 78.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 20.2%17.4–23.4 | 17.5% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 32.7%28.6–37.2 | 34.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.4%20.5–26.7 | 26.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 12.6%11–14.5 | 17.2% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.4%10–12.9 | 14.5% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.1%6.3–8.1 | 8.2% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.3%6.6–8.2 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 11.4%10–12.9 | 14.1% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 26.6%23.3–30 | 27.2% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.2%10.7–13.8 | 13.4% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.2%10.9–13.6 | 12.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.9%5.2–6.5 | 5.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.3%3.9–4.7 | 5.2% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.4%6.7–8.2 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.4%3.1–3.7 | 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 Rotterdam
Is Rotterdam a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Rotterdam is healthier than 78% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #297 of 755 in New York. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 83%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Rotterdam?
CDC estimates 34.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.5% and 40.1%, against 28.8% across New York and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Rotterdam?
Ellis Hospital in Schenectady, 4.7 miles in a straight line from Rotterdam’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Rotterdam have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.9–6.6%), 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 Rotterdam 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 Rotterdam.
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.