Albany, NY
MoveScore 63 out of 100 (Fair) · 4 of 6 federal sources
Score Breakdown
Each sub-score is normalized to 0-100. Missing sub-scores are skipped, not penalized.
What the Federal Data Says
Air (EPA AQS)
Grade: C
Median AQI: 42
Unhealthy days (5-yr): 12
Schools (NCES / EDFacts)
Average score: 69 (B)
Top-rated schools tracked: 1
Fiscal Health (Census ASPEP)
Per-capita spending: $46,595
Fiscal score: 63
Hospitals (CMS HCAHPS)
Average quality rating: 2.7 / 5
Hospitals tracked: 4
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the MoveScore of Albany, NY?
Albany has a MoveScore of 63 out of 100 (grade C, Fair). The score averages 4 of six federal livability dimensions with equal weight.
Where does the Albany data come from?
Albany sub-scores come from federal government sources: the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program for crime, EPA SDWIS for water safety, EPA AQS for air quality, NCES CCD and EDFacts for schools, Census ASPEP for municipal fiscal health, and CMS HCAHPS for hospital quality.
How are schools in Albany?
Public schools in Albany average a score of 69 (grade B) based on NCES and EDFacts assessment and enrollment data. 1 top-rated schools are tracked in the city.
What is the air quality in Albany?
Albany air quality is graded C by the EPA Air Quality System, with a median AQI of 42 and 12 unhealthy air days recorded over the last five years.
Sub-scores are normalized to 0-100 and averaged with equal weight. Missing sources are skipped. A composite requires at least three of the six sub-scores.