Photo: The original uploader was Phmalo at English Wikipedia. · CC BY-SA 2.5On CDC estimates, Skaneateles is healthier than 86% of U.S. towns
Skaneateles differs from New York on 24 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 18 better, 6 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Skaneateles. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Skaneateles
Cancer, arthritis and heart disease run high in Skaneateles
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (13.1%), vs 7.7% across New York. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (32.4%), vs 24% across New York. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.5%, vs 6.1% across New York. In all, Skaneateles runs above New York on six of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 38% of residents are 65 or older (New York 18%), and cancer, arthritis and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Against towns with similar incomes, Skaneateles’ lead shrinks
Skaneateles is healthier than 86% of U.S. towns, but 63% of the 4,993 towns with similar household incomes ($94K–$157K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
More high blood pressure in Skaneateles, and more people treating it
39.2% of adults have high blood pressure (New York 32.6%), but 82.9% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.2% statewide. Checkups ↓
Skaneateles keeps up with checkups
It beats New York on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (85.5% vs 80.8%) and dentist visits (76% vs 63.5%). 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 Skaneateles’ likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A+.
What’s behind Skaneateles’ grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Skaneateles is healthier than 86% of U.S. towns, #198 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 95% of towns); the weakest is diabetes, still better than 67%.
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). Skaneateles’ median household income is $125,625; among the 4,993 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($94K–$157K), it’s healthier than 63%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Skaneateles adults…
Skaneateles runs below NY on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 6. Tap one to see it as people.
Skaneateles is an older town: 38% of residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across New York. Heart disease, arthritis and cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Skaneateles as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Skaneateles adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
Care in and near Skaneateles
No hospital or community health center in Skaneateles 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 Skaneateles; ≈ 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.
0.7 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Skaneateles adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Skaneateles runs above New York.
3 in 10 Skaneateles 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 Skaneateles adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Skaneateles and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skaneateles | A | 33.8% | 11% | 8.9% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Skaneateles adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Skaneateles
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Skaneateles is better than New York on 18 and worse on 6; on the rest, the New York figure falls inside Skaneateles’ likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Skaneateles | NY | U.S. | vs NY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 13.9%11.6–16.5 | 18.1% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.5%10.7–14.4 | 12.8% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.9%11.3–14.7 | 15% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 33.8%29.5–38.4 | 28.8% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 11%9.5–12.7 | 11.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 39.2%35.7–42.7 | 32.6% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 40.4%37–43.9 | 37.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 32.4%29.3–35.5 | 24% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.6%9.4–11.8 | 10.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 13.1%11.9–14.5 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.5%6.6–8.6 | 6.1% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 6.7%5.5–8.1 | 6% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.6%3.1–4.1 | 3.4% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 5.9%4.7–7.1 | 12.8% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 8.9%7–11.1 | 11.3% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 19.7%16.4–23.4 | 25.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 14.7%12.6–17.1 | 16.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 30.8%26.7–34.9 | 37.9% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 3.5%2.7–4.6 | 7.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 85.5%83.2–87.6 | 80.8% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 76%73.3–78.4 | 63.5% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 93%91.9–94.1 | 89.2% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 82.9%80.5–85.2 | 77.2% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 76.7%73.2–80 | 66.8% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 83.6%78.3–87.8 | 78.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 20.4%17.8–23.1 | 17.5% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 28.2%24.5–32.2 | 34.2% | 32.5% | Better |
| Lack social and emotional support | 18.6%15.9–21.7 | 26.4% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 7.5%5.8–9.5 | 17.2% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 6.8%5.5–8.3 | 14.5% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.3%3.6–5.2 | 8.2% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 4.6%3.9–5.5 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 6.6%5–8.6 | 14.1% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 26%22.5–29.8 | 27.2% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.4%11.2–15.8 | 13.4% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 9.3%7.9–10.9 | 12.1% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 7%6.1–7.9 | 5.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 3.7%3.2–4.4 | 5.2% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.5%5.4–7.7 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.2%2.6–3.7 | 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 Skaneateles
Is Skaneateles a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Skaneateles is healthier than 86% of U.S. towns: A for health, #198 of 755 in New York. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 63%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Skaneateles?
CDC estimates 33.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.5% and 38.4%, against 28.8% across New York and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Skaneateles?
Auburn Community Hospital in Auburn, 6.8 miles in a straight line from Skaneateles’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Skaneateles have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 3.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 2.7–4.6%), 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 Skaneateles 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 Skaneateles.
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.