Healthcare in Bard College, NY
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
19.5%
16.6pp below the national average
Depression Rate
24.4%
0.9pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
2.4%
9.5pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
5.4%
5.2pp below the national average
Health Scorecard
Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)
Health Outcomes
Source: CDC PLACESAge-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
16.4%
Arthritis
7.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
1.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
8.3%
Health Risk Behaviors
Source: CDC PLACESPrevention & Screening
Source: CDC PLACESGreen bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Source: CDC PLACESFrequent Mental Distress
21.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
24.4%
Loneliness
44.1%
Lack of Support
26.0%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
22.6%
Mobility
3.8%
Cognitive
16.9%
Hearing
2.1%
Vision
3.2%
Self-Care
1.5%
Independent Living
7.6%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
5
Avg CMS Rating
3.2 / 5
Nearest Hospital
5.7 mi
Healthalliance Hospital Marys Avenue Campus
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Healthalliance Hospital Marys Avenue Campus | 5.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Northern Dutchess Hospital | 7.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Columbia Memorial Hospital | 16.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Vassar Brothers Medical Center | 21.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Sharon Hospital | 26.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
Bard College has an obesity rate of 19.5%, which is 16.6pp below the national average. The depression rate is 24.4%, 0.9pp above the national average. About 5.4% of adults lack health insurance. 71.4% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.2 out of 5.