What's Going Around in New Rochelle?
Health data for the New Rochelle, New York area — April 2026
Here's what respiratory illnesses and infectious diseases look like near New Rochelle, New York, based on the latest CDC surveillance data for New York. Tap any topic for detailed state-level trends, charts, and forecasts.
0.0% ILI
3.2 per 100K
1.4 per 100K
7 cases in New York
97.8% in New York
CDC Recommendations at This Level
RSV activity is elevated — extra care for vulnerable groups
- • Limit infants' exposure to crowds and sick contacts
- • Anyone with cold symptoms should avoid close contact with babies and elderly family members
- • Watch infants closely for breathing difficulties — RSV can get serious quickly in babies
- • Adults 60+ with chronic lung or heart disease should take extra precautions
- • Call your pediatrician if your baby is breathing rapidly, wheezing, or not feeding well
This is general public health guidance based on CDC recommendations — not personal medical advice. Talk to your healthcare provider about what's right for you and your family.
New Rochelle Community Health Snapshot
2022 dataCity-specific chronic disease and prevention statistics from the CDC PLACES program , which provides local health estimates for communities across the US.
Chronic Conditions
Mental Health
Health Behaviors
Prevention & Access
Source: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2024 release. Age-adjusted prevalence estimates. Learn more
About this data: Infectious disease surveillance (flu, COVID, RSV, measles) is reported at the state level. This page uses New York data as the best available indicator for the New Rochelle area. The health snapshot above shows New Rochelle-specific estimates from CDC PLACES (2022 data).
See the full New York health dashboard for more detail.
Frequently Asked Questions
What illnesses are going around in New Rochelle, New York right now?
Based on New York state surveillance data (which covers New Rochelle), flu activity is low, RSV is high, COVID-19 is moderate, and New York has reported 7 measles cases in 2026. Click any topic above for detailed trends and charts.
Is the flu bad in New Rochelle right now?
Flu activity in New York (which includes New Rochelle) is currently low with 0.0% ILI. Activity appears stable. See the New York flu page for weekly trend charts.
What are the biggest health issues in New Rochelle?
According to the CDC PLACES dataset (2022 data), New Rochelle residents face these key health challenges: Sleep Deprived (37.8%), High Cholesterol (31.4%), Obesity (27.1%). The community health snapshot on this page shows 18 health measures specific to New Rochelle.
Does New Rochelle have its own health data, or is this state-level?
This page combines two types of CDC data. The infectious disease section (flu, COVID, RSV, measles) shows New York state-level surveillance, which is the most reliable available indicator for the New Rochelle area. The Community Health Snapshot below shows New Rochelle-specific chronic disease and prevention data from the CDC PLACES program, which provides city-level estimates for all 50 states. State infectious disease data reflects overall trends that apply to communities within the state, including New Rochelle.
Local Health Signal is not affiliated with the CDC or any government agency. Data is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended for clinical decision making. See our methods page for details on data sources and limitations.