Climate and Health in

Fordham - Bronx Pk
ZIP Codes: 10458, 10467, 10468, 10470.
Metric Value
Population XX,XXX
Over age 65 YY%
Under age 18 YY%
Poverty YY%
Graduated high school YY%
Limited English YY%
Owner-occupied homes YY%
Rent-burdened households YY%
Source: American Community Survey (2019-2023)

Indicator rankings

For each dataset, we divide neighborhoods up into tertiles, or thirds. This provides a rough comparison of this neighborhood, to all other NYC neighborhoods, for this indicator.

Lower: for that dataset, the neighborhood is in the lowest third of all neighborhoods.
Higher: for that dataset, the neighborhood is in the upper third of all neighborhoods.
An example bar chart. The one-third of neighborhoods with the lowest values are labelled Lower. The one-third of neighborhoods with the highest values are labelled Higher.

These are only based on the distribution of data values, not the range. The absolute values of indicators in different categories may not be all that different.

Climate and Health in

Fordham - Bronx Pk
Climate and Health

As the climate changes, we track New York City’s risk for extreme heat, storms and flooding, and episodes of elevated ozone. These have important public health impacts: already, heat kills more people than all other natural disasters.

Climate hazards

Some neighborhoods are hotter than others, which can make it costly or difficult to stay healthy for those residents

Surface temperatures vary based on vegetative cover (which promotes cooling), as well as by materials that retain heat (like paved roads, sidewalks, and buildings). Hotter neighborhoods tend to have more heat-exacerbated deaths associated with extreme heat events.

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Surface temperature in Fordham - Bronx Pk:

Less than most neighborhoods

the Bronx average
(boro val )

the Citywide average
(city val )

In Bronx, it is [TREND]. Citywide, the trend is [TREND].

YEAR
Source: U.S. Geological Survey

Health outcomes

Health outcomes that can be affected by conditions in the home or neighborhood.

Heat stress hospitalizations weather are part of the public health burden due to hot weather.

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* Estimate is based on small numbers so should be interpreted with caution.

Heat hospitalizations in Fordham - Bronx Pk:

In the middle of neighborhoods

the Bronx average
(boro val per 100,000)

the Citywide average
(city val per 100,000)

In Bronx, it is [TREND]. Citywide, the trend is [TREND].

YEAR
Source: New York State Statewide Planning and Research Cooperative System (SPARCS) Deidentified Hospital Discharge Data; United States Census

Severe asthma attacks can result in a visit to the ED. Things like smoke, air pollution, dust mites, cockroaches, mold, pollen and pet dander can trigger asthma.

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Asthma ED visits (age 5 to 17) in Fordham - Bronx Pk:

Higher than most neighborhoods

the Bronx average
(boro val per 10,000)

the Citywide average
(city val per 10,000)

In Bronx, it is [TREND]. Citywide, the trend is [TREND].

YEAR
Source: New York State Statewide Planning and Research Cooperative System (SPARCS) Deidentified Hospital Discharge Data

Built environment

Access to AC, green space, and well-insulated homes can effect how easy it is to stay cool.

Vegetative cover is the land covered by trees, grass, or other plants instead of a hard surface like roads, sidewalks, or buildings. Vegetative cover tends to reduce temperatures in the immediate area and may increase air quality.

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Grass and tree cover in Fordham - Bronx Pk:

Higher than most neighborhoods

the Bronx average
(boro val%)

the Citywide average
(city val%)

In Bronx, it is [TREND]. Citywide, the trend is [TREND].

YEAR
Source: University of Vermont remote sensing LiDAR data, assessed using methodology described in: MacFaden, S.W., O'Neil-Dunne, J.P.M., Royer, A.R., Lu, J.W.T., & Rundle, A.G. (2012). High-resolution tree canopy mapping for New York City using LiDAR and object-based image analysis. Journal of Applied Remote Sensing, 6(1).

Adults reporting secondhand smoke at home. Secondhand smoke, especially indoors, is bad for health - particularly for the health of children.

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* Estimate is based on small numbers so should be interpreted with caution.

Secondhand smoke in Fordham - Bronx Pk:

In the middle of neighborhoods

the Bronx average
(boro val%)

the Citywide average
(city val%)

In Bronx, it is [TREND]. Citywide, the trend is [TREND].

YEAR
Source: New York City Community Health Survey (CHS)

Older adults (over 65) are more vulnerable to hot weather and heat stress. Air conditioning reduces the risk of heat stroke and other heat-related illness.

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* Estimate is based on small numbers so should be interpreted with caution.

Older adults with AC in Fordham - Bronx Pk:

In the middle of neighborhoods

the Bronx average
(boro val%)

the Citywide average
(city val%)

In Bronx, it is [TREND]. Citywide, the trend is [TREND].

YEAR
Source: New York City Community Health Survey (CHS)

Building quality predicts the number of housing problems in a residence that place residents at increased risk of acute or chronic health problems.

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Neighborhood building quality in Fordham - Bronx Pk:

Less than most neighborhoods

the Bronx average
(boro val%)

the Citywide average
(city val%)

In Bronx, it is [TREND]. Citywide, the trend is [TREND].

YEAR
Source: New York City Housing and Vacancy Survey (NYCHVS)

Priority populations

Some populations may be more vulnerable to health outcomes associated with climate.

Mental health conditions like series psychological distress can be worsened by extreme weather such as heat waves and coastal storms.

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* Estimate is based on small numbers so should be interpreted with caution.

Psychological distress in Fordham - Bronx Pk:

In the middle of neighborhoods

the Bronx average
(boro val%)

the Citywide average
(city val%)

In Bronx, it is [TREND]. Citywide, the trend is [TREND].

YEAR
Source: New York City Community Health Survey (CHS)

The percent of households with incomes below the federal poverty level. Households without sufficient resources are often deprived of access to items such as health care and good quality housing that are needed to maintain good health.

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Poverty in Fordham - Bronx Pk:

Higher than most neighborhoods

the Bronx average
(boro val%)

the Citywide average
(city val%)

In Bronx, it is [TREND]. Citywide, the trend is [TREND].

YEAR
Source: American Community Survey

People who are obese are at increased risk for heart disease and diabetes. Neighborhood factors such as walkability and the types of food retail outlets available can impact residents' risk of being overweight or obese.

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Obesity in Fordham - Bronx Pk:

Higher than most neighborhoods

the Bronx average
(boro val%)

the Citywide average
(city val%)

In Bronx, it is [TREND]. Citywide, the trend is [TREND].

YEAR
Source: New York City Community Health Survey (CHS)

People with disabilities or access or functional needs may need additional support during extreme weather. For example, they may need extra planning for safe travel out of evacuation zones during a hurricane, or back-up electricity to support medical equipment during power outages. Information provided here about adults with independent living difficulties can help emergency management professionals better prepare our residents for emergencies.

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Independence difficulty in Fordham - Bronx Pk:

Higher than most neighborhoods

the Bronx average
(boro val%)

the Citywide average
(city val%)

In Bronx, it is [TREND]. Citywide, the trend is [TREND].

YEAR
Source: American Community Survey

Older adults are more vulnerable to extreme weather. Those living alone may have more difficulty getting resources they need in an emergency, and are at higher risk of weather-related illnesses like heat stroke and hypothermia.

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Older adults living alone (65+) in Fordham - Bronx Pk:

Higher than most neighborhoods

the Bronx average
(boro val%)

the Citywide average
(city val%)

In Bronx, it is [TREND]. Citywide, the trend is [TREND].

YEAR
Source: American Community Survey