The spectacular Niagara Falls, the rugged mountains of the Adirondacks, the enchanting Catskills, the Hudson River, and Fire Island -- the variety and range of natural amenities is awesome. New York covers 47,214 square miles, with a 2008 estimated population of 19,490,297 people – with 1,543,996 people living in rural New York (USDA-ERS). Albany is the state capital. The state’s largest cities are New York, Buffalo, and Rochester. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 73.6% of the state’s population is white, 17.3% is Black/African-American, 6.9% is Asian, and 16.4% is of Hispanic/Latino origin (2007).
According to the New York Office of Rural Health (August 2009), there are 237 hospitals in New York, with 13 currently identified as Critical Access Hospitals (April, 2009). 43 of the state's hospitals are located in rural areas (North Carolina Rural Health Research and Policy Analysis Center, 2007). There are 8 Rural Health Clinics in New York (CMS, 2009), and 50 Federally Qualified Health Centers provide services at 508 sites in the state (Kaiser, 2008). 13.6% percent of New York residents lack any health insurance (Kaiser, 2006-2007).
According to the USDA Economic Research Service, the average per-capita income for all New York residents in 2007 was $46,364, although rural per-capita income lagged at $29,288. Estimates from 2008 indicate a poverty rate of 14.7% exists in rural New York, compared to 13.6% in urban areas of the state. Regarding education levels, 2000 data reports 20.0% of the rural population has not completed high school, while 21.0% of the urban population lacks a high school diploma. The unemployment rate in rural New York is 6.3%, and in urban New York it is 5.4% (USDA-ERS, 2008).
For a national comparison, please see an overview of the United States.
Data Sources:
U.S. Census Bureau: State & County QuickFacts
USDA Economic Research Service: State Fact Sheets
New York State Office of Rural Health
North Carolina Rural Health Research and Policy Analysis Center
Kaiser Family Foundation State Health Facts
Flex Monitoring Team: Critical Access Hospital List
Organizations
Community Health Care Association of New York State (CHCANYS)
State/regional organization
Continues to support its mission to be the Voice of Community Health Care in New York State, by representing approximately 100 community health and migrant centers and affiliated members.
Healthcare Association of New York State (HANYS)
State/regional organization
Promotes better health care for all the people of the State of New York through the coordinated effort of its membership.
HUD Community Development Block Grants: New York
Federal government
Contact information for the State CDBG program. Provides funding for community development projects.
National Network of Libraries of Medicine, Middle Atlantic Region (NN/LM-MAR)
State/regional organization
Supports collaboration among libraries and information centers that serve health information needs in Delaware, New Jersey , New York and Pennsylvania.
New York and New Jersey Public Health Training Center
State/regional organization
Provides access to training and learning resources that will enable the current and future public health workforce in New York and New Jersey to better deliver the essential public health services to their communities.
New York Department of Health: Office of Minority Health
State government
Works to improve the health of racial and ethnic minorities by bridging communication, delivery, and service requirements, and by providing customized services and practical approaches to problems and issues encountered by organizations and communities working to address the needs of these populations.
New York Division of Child Support Enforcement
State government
For anyone who applies, child support services are provided free of charge. These services are provided jointly by the State Division of Child Support Enforcement and each of the local district Child Support Enforcement Units.
New York State Area Health Education Center (NYS-AHEC)
State government
Works to enhance the quality of and access to health care, improve health care outcomes and address health workforce needs of medically underserved communities and populations by establishing partnerships between the institutions that train health professionals and the communities that need them most.
New York State Association for Rural Health (NYSARH)
State/regional organization
Leads and collaborates on issues that affect the health, welfare and well-being of rural New York residents.
New York State Community Action Association (NYSCAA)
State/regional organization
Is dedicated to the growth and education of Community Action Agencies in New York State to sustain their efforts in advocating and improving the lives of low-income New Yorkers.
New York State Department of Health
State government
Works to improve the health of New York residents.
New York State Health Foundation
Nonprofit/Foundation
A philanthropy dedicated to improving the health of all New Yorkers.
New York State Office of Children and Family Services
State government
Serves New York's public by promoting the well-being and safety of our children, families and communities.
New York State Office of Rural Health (Charles D. Cook Office of Rural Health)
State government
A division of the New York State Department of Health.
New York State Rural Health Networks
State/regional organization
The NYSARH web site contains a list of links to the New York State Rural Health Networks, which are listed alphabetically.
New York State Rural Housing Coalition
State/regional organization
Committed to providing safe, affordable housing for low- and moderate-income rural New Yorkers.
Northstar Community Career Web
Local organization
Provides healthcare workforce development in New York.
Resources for Communities and People Solutions
State/regional organization
Helps support rural community infrastructure in the northeastern United States.
Rural Schools Association of New York State (RSA)
State/regional organization
The Rural Schools Association is a statewide, member driven organization dedicated to representing the interests of small and rural school districts in New York State.
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development: New York
Federal government
Works to increase homeownership, support community development and increase access to affordable housing. The HUD state office provides information about HUD housing programs and local contacts for the state.
USDA Rural Development New York State Office
Federal government
Committed to helping improve the economy and quality of life in all of rural America. The Rural Development State Office provides information about Rural Development programs and applications for financial assistance.
Tools
Environmental Public Health Tracking (New York State)
Web site
Provides access to data about the environment and human health in New York State such as birth outcomes, asthma, cancer incidence, childhood lead poisoning levels and cardiovascular disease, drinking water, pesticide use, radon, outside air and more.
ERS State Fact Sheet: New York
Web site
Lists statistics on population, educational attainment, employment, income, farm characteristics, and farm financial indicators for the state.
My Health Career (New York)
Web site
Designed to promote regional healthcare workforce development in New York.
National Healthcare Quality Report State Snapshot: New York
Web site
Health care quality report for the state, based on the National Healthcare Quality Report.
New York QuickFacts
Web site
Basic demographic and economic statistics for the state, with links to county-level data.
New York Health Centers Data
Web site
Provides access to information on Federally Qualified Health Centers for the state. Includes a map of FQHC locations, as well as information on the populations served by health centers, services provided, staff, patient visits, costs of care, and use of electronic health information.
New York Health Workforce: Highlights from the Health Workforce Profile
Web site
Highlights compile 2000 data on levels of employment, projected growth and key environmental factors that affect demand for health care. Details for medicine, nursing, dentistry, pharmacy, mental health and aides.
New York KIDS COUNT Data Center (KCDC)
Web site
Provides data on child well-being for the state.
New York State Health Facts
Database
The latest state-level data on demographics, health, and health policy, including health coverage, access, financing, and state legislation. Individual state profiles and 50-state comparisons.
New York State Nursing Home Profile
Web site
Use this site for information about nursing homes in New York State and the quality of care they provide. The quality measures data are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
State Profiles- New York: Health Information Technology (HIT)
Web site
Profiles the state’s health information technology (HIT) issues. Contains sections on demographics, HIT legislation, telemedicine, Health Information Exchanges (HIE) & Regional Health Information Organizations (RHIO), grant funded HIT projects, and HIT survey information.
See also: Resources for All States: Tools Funding
BJ’s Charitable Foundation
Funding for safety, security and well-being of children and families, education and health programs, community service opportunities, and hunger and disaster relief.
New York State Health Foundation 2009 Special Projects Fund
Grants focus on three priority areas: expanding health insurance coverage, improving the management and prevention of diabetes, and encouraging the integration of substance use and mental health services.
Inactive Funding
Inactive Funding Opportunities -
Lists additional funding programs for this state that are not currently accepting applications. Programs that are inactive may be offered again in the future.
Documents, Reports and Other Publications
Demographic and Economic Profile: New York
Author(s): Kathleen K. Miller
Sponsoring organization: Rural Policy Research Institute
Discusses demographic and economic data including population, race, education, age, poverty, income, and more. Includes maps and graphics.
Date: 01 / 2009
Immigrants and the Community: Farmworkers with Families
Author(s): Pilar A. Parra, Max J. Pfeffer
Discusses factors that promote and limit integration of immigrants and their families into rural communities. Based on findings from five New York agricultural communities that rely on hired farm labor.
Date: 04 / 2005
Immigrants and the Community: Former Farmworkers
Author(s): Max J. Pfeffer, Pilar A. Parra
Describes experiences and demographics of former farmworkers in rural New York. Discusses economic and social integration of new immigrants into rural communities.
Date: 09 / 2005
Plan to Stabilize and Strengthen New York's Health Care System
Author(s): Commission on Health Care Facilities in the 21st Century
The Commission on Health Care Facilities in the 21st Century was created to review and strengthen New York State's acute and long term care delivery systems.
Date: 12 / 2006
Push and Pulls behind Residential Mobility of Low-Income Families in Upstate New York
Author(s): Kai A. Schafft
Sponsoring organization: RUPRI Rural Poverty Research Center
Examines the high mobility among rural families in the New York State. Includes findings that most moves are short moves and often driven by housing
issues. Discusses potential impact on schools and other community supports.
Journal citation: Perspectives: On Poverty, Policy, and Place Volume 3 Issue 2 Pages: 6-9
Date: 2005
Rural Vision Initiative Summary Report
Summary Report of the Rural Vision Initiative. Discusses the challenges and opportunities facing New York's rural communities. Includes insights from listening sessions with rural residents and attendees of the Future of Rural New York Symposium.
Date: 2006
Small Business Profile: New York
Sponsoring organization: Small Business Administration
Profile of the state's economy, covering the number of firms, industry composition, small business income, banking, women and minority business ownership, and employment.
Date: 2008
State Profiles - New York: Reforming the Health Care System
Sponsoring organization: AARP Public Policy Institute
Detailed profile of the state's health care system. Covers demographics, expenditures and financing, health status, utilization and quality of services, health care providers, Medicare, Medicaid, health insurance coverage, and key trends.
Date: 12 / 2005
See also: Resources for All States: Documents Success Stories
North Country Diabetes Project
The project will execute a unique community health approach including screenings, risk awareness, and education sessions, creatively using a registered dietitian at the Health Department, home health care registered nurses, JCEO case managers, and community outreach workers.
EMS Co-op Helps Rural Providers
Using the power of group purchasing within a cooperative structure, the North Central EMS Cooperative (NCEMSC) is an Emergency Medical Services (EMS) cooperative developed to serve Minnesota and surrounding states.
St. Lawrence Access to Care Program
Program activities included an intensive education and outreach
campaign to increase awareness of the need for and availability of
preventive health screenings, a concerted effort to access points to network services for uninsured and underinsured residents, and the
provision of followup and diagnostic testing for uninsured and
underinsured clients with problematic screening results.
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