On CDC estimates, Rush is healthier than 90% of U.S. towns
Rush differs from New York on 17 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 14 better, 3 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 14543, 14472. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Rush
Cancer and arthritis run high in Rush
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.2%), vs 7.7% across New York. 3 in 10 adults have arthritis (30%), vs 24% across New York. In all, Rush runs above New York on three of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 35% of residents are 65 or older (New York 18%), and cancer and arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Rush keeps up with checkups
It beats New York on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (74.7% vs 63.5%) and cholesterol checks (92.3% vs 89.2%). Checkups ↓
Nearly everyone in Rush is insured
Only 3.6% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 7.9% across New York. Checkups ↓
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 Rush’s likely range; Rush’s figures come from ZIP codes 14543, 14472, 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 Rush’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Rush is healthier than 90% of U.S. towns, #139 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 diabetes, still better than 77%.
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). Rush’s median household income is $122,519; among the 5,381 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($92K–$153K), it’s healthier than 77%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Rush adults…
Rush runs below NY on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
Rush is an older town: 35% 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 Rush as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Rush adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
Care in and near Rush
No hospital or community health center in Rush 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 Rush; ≈ 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.
23 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
How Rush adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Rush runs above New York.
3 in 10 Rush 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.
6.6% of Rush adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Rush and the towns around it
Rush’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
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Rush adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Rush
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Rush is better than New York on 14 and worse on 3; on the rest, the New York figure falls inside Rush’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Rush | NY | U.S. | vs NY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 13.2%11–15.8 | 18.1% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.2%10.5–14.1 | 12.8% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.2%11.5–15.2 | 15% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 28.8%24.5–33.4 | 28.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.3%8.7–11.9 | 11.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 33.8%30.4–37.4 | 32.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.3%33.9–40.9 | 37.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 30%27–33.2 | 24% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.5%9.4–11.9 | 10.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 11.2%10.1–12.3 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.2%5.4–7.2 | 6.1% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 5.8%4.7–7 | 6% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3%2.7–3.5 | 3.4% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 7.2%5.9–8.7 | 12.8% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 9.7%7.6–12.2 | 11.3% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 20.9%17.3–24.8 | 25.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 17.5%15–20.3 | 16.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 31.9%28.3–35.6 | 37.9% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 3.6%2.8–4.6 | 7.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 81.6%79.1–84.2 | 80.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 74.7%72.1–77 | 63.5% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 92.3%91–93.5 | 89.2% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.3%76.4–82.1 | 77.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 75.4%72–78.7 | 66.8% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 82.8%78.1–86.9 | 78.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.7%18.9–24.6 | 17.5% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 29.1%25–33.3 | 34.2% | 32.5% | Better |
| Lack social and emotional support | 19.5%16.6–22.8 | 26.4% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 7.5%5.9–9.5 | 17.2% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 7.4%5.9–9 | 14.5% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.6%3.8–5.5 | 8.2% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 4.8%4.1–5.7 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 6.6%5–8.5 | 14.1% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 24%20.6–27.6 | 27.2% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11.3%9.3–13.4 | 13.4% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 9.6%8.1–11.2 | 12.1% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.8%5–6.6 | 5.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.3%2.9–3.9 | 5.2% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.9%5–6.9 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.8%2.4–3.3 | 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 Rush
Is Rush a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Rush is healthier than 90% of U.S. towns: A for health, #139 of 755 in New York. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 77%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Rush?
CDC estimates 28.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 24.5% and 33.4%, against 28.8% across New York and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Rush?
Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, 14.0 miles in a straight line from Rush’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Rush have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 3.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 2.8–4.6%), 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 Rush 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 Rush.
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.