Westerlo is a town in Albany County, New York, United States. The population was 3,194 at the 2020 census. The town is on the southern border of Albany County and is served by New York State Route 143.

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How Westerlo ranks

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#50Cheapest rent in NY #91Most new homes in NY #115Fewest uninsured in NY All NY rankings →

Town numbers

ZIP code12193

Area code518

Living in Westerlo

Housing in Westerlo

$491K Median sale price · Redfin, March 2026

The median sale price was $491,000 in March 2026.

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Health in Westerlo

B⁺

Health Grade B+

Healthier than 70% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with New York

7better than NY·6worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 19 are too close to call.

Conditions 6▼ 6 close Habits all close Care 2▲ 5 close Mind 1▲ 4 close Everyday needs 4▲ 0 close

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What stands out

5%Fewer uninsured adultsNY 7.9% · better 11.5%Fewer adults facing food insecurityNY 17.2% · better 10.3%More adults who have had cancerNY 7.7% · worse

Care nearby

Albany Medical Center HospitalAlbany · 17.3 mi · ER

500 Central Wyh ServicesAlbany · 18.1 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careNo shortage

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthNo shortage

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 12193, 12083, 12147 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Westerlo →

Natural hazards in Westerlo

Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 29% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🌀 Hurricanes

3Does Westerlo flood?paid flood claims since 1996 6Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Westerlo MapWesterlo vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

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