Rensselaer County
New YorkFIPS 36083
Pop. 161,1301 HospitalSVI 0.40RUCC 2 (Metro)
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Rensselaer County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 8.7% | 9.1% | ▼ |
| Adult Obesity | 34.6% | 34.5% | ▲ |
| Uninsured Rate | 4.4% | 5.3% | ▼ |
| PCPs per 10K | 4.8 | 6.0 | ▲ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 7,121.665 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
81
Primary Care Physicians
50.8 per 100k
246
NPs & PAs
154.4 per 100k
66
Dentists
336
Hospital Beds
2.1 per 1,000
$11,207.59
Medicare Per Capita
1635.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | Rensselaer County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 9.9% | — | |
| Obesity | 31.8% | — | |
| Depression | 20.5% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.8% | — | |
| COPD | 6.7% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 12.7% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 5.9% | — | |
| Stroke | 3.1% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.6% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 16.5% | — | |
| Disability | 27.5% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 24.1% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 17.5% | — | |
| Uninsured | 6.1% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.40
Socioeconomic Status0.27
Household Composition & Disability0.24
Minority Status & Language0.52
Housing Type & Transportation0.73
Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.
Hospitals in Rensselaer County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samaritan Hospital | Troy | 238 |
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Data from CMS Provider of Services, County Health Rankings, CDC Social Vulnerability Index, HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce, AHRF 2024-2025, CDC PLACES 2023-2024, and UNC Sheps Center. Last updated: 2026-03-11.