Photo: Quintin Soloviev · CC BY 4.0On CDC estimates, Utica is healthier than 11% of U.S. towns
Utica trails New York on 22 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Utica. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Utica
Every town around Utica scores healthier
All nine graded neighbors are ahead of Utica’s D, from Deerfield (C+) to New Hartford (A). Around town ↓
COPD, obesity and stroke run high in Utica
1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.8%), vs 6% across New York. 2 in 5 adults have obesity (39.6%), vs 28.8% across New York. Stroke is also above the state: 4.4%, vs 3.4% across New York. In all, Utica runs above New York on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Utica
50.7% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.5% across New York. Among those 65 and older, 20.7% have lost all their teeth (New York 12.8%). 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 Utica’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C+.
What’s behind Utica’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Utica is healthier than 11% of U.S. towns, #752 of 755 in New York. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 24% of U.S. towns); no exercise pulls it down (better than 6%).
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). Utica’s median household income is $52,484; among the 6,631 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($39K–$66K), it’s healthier than 24%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Utica and the towns around it
Utica’s Health Grade ranks 10th of 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utica | D | 39.6% | 14.1% | 18.7% | CDC place |
| New Hartford | A | 31.8% | 9.9% | 10.1% | ZIP codes |
| Frankfort | B | 35.9% | 10.5% | 13.5% | ZIP codes |
| Marcy | B+ | 35% | 9.4% | 13.6% | ZIP codes |
| Deerfield | C+ | 37.1% | 11.6% | 15% | ZIP codes |
| Whitestown | B+ | 34.6% | 10% | 12.5% | ZIP codes |
| New Hartford | A | 32.5% | 9.9% | 9.9% | CDC place |
| New York Mills | A− | 33.4% | 9.4% | 11.1% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Out of every 100 Utica adults…
Utica runs above NY on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Utica adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
Care in and near Utica
1 hospital and 2 community health centers in Utica, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Utica; ≈ 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
14 miles of trails across 21 parks and preserves
How Utica adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Utica runs above New York.
4 in 10 Utica adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
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Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
28.9% of Utica adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Utica adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Utica
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Utica is better than New York on 0 and worse on 22; on the rest, the New York figure falls inside Utica’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Utica | NY | U.S. | vs NY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 25.9%23.2–28.6 | 18.1% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.5%14.8–18.4 | 12.8% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.4%17.4–21.5 | 15% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 39.6%33.6–46 | 28.8% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 14.1%12.5–15.9 | 11.5% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 38%34.3–41.7 | 32.6% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37%33.2–40.9 | 37.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 28.3%25.5–31.3 | 24% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.7%10.4–13.1 | 10.3% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.4%6.8–8.2 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.7%7–8.5 | 6.1% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9.8%8.9–10.8 | 6% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.4%4.1–4.7 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 20.7%17.6–24 | 12.8% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 18.7%16.5–21.1 | 11.3% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 36.3%32–40.8 | 25.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 15.2%12.6–18 | 16.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 43.1%37.9–48.5 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 11.1%9.7–12.6 | 7.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.2%76–82.3 | 80.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 50.7%47.3–53.9 | 63.5% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.3%82.5–85.9 | 89.2% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.3%73.7–78.8 | 77.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 62.5%58–66.9 | 66.8% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.9%69.3–81.9 | 78.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 20.8%17.8–23.9 | 17.5% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 36%31.4–40.6 | 34.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 27.4%24–31 | 26.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 28.3%25.5–31.2 | 17.2% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 21.1%18.9–23.5 | 14.5% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 14%12.5–15.7 | 8.2% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 14.6%13.2–16.1 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 28.9%26.5–31.4 | 14.1% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 35.2%31.3–39.1 | 27.2% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 18%16.1–20 | 13.4% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.3%15.5–19.1 | 12.1% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7%6.3–7.9 | 5.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 8.4%7.7–9.1 | 5.2% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 12%10.9–13.2 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 6.1%5.6–6.6 | 3.8% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Utica
Is Utica a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Utica is healthier than 11% of U.S. towns: D for health, #752 of 755 in New York. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 24%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Utica?
CDC estimates 39.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 33.6% and 46%, against 28.8% across New York and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Utica?
Wynn Hospital in Utica, 0.0 miles in a straight line from Utica’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
How many people in Utica have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 11.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 9.7–12.6%), 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 Utica more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Utica.
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.