Healthcare in Beacon, NY

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

28.7%

7.4pp below the national average

Depression Rate

18.9%

4.6pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

9.5%

2.4pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

6.6%

4.0pp below the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Source: CDC PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

34.8%

Arthritis

24.3%

Cancer (excl. skin)

8.0%

Teeth Lost (65+)

8.9%

Health Risk Behaviors

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevention & Screening

Source: CDC PLACES

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Source: CDC PLACES

Frequent Mental Distress

14.8%

14+ days in past month

Depression

18.9%

Loneliness

32.6%

Lack of Support

23.7%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

24.5%

Mobility

11.3%

Cognitive

11.5%

Hearing

5.1%

Vision

4.3%

Self-Care

3.2%

Independent Living

6.8%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

3.5 / 5

Nearest Hospital

5.4 mi

St Luke'S Cornwall Hospital

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
St Luke'S Cornwall Hospital	5.4 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
Keller Ach (West Point)	7.6 mi	Acute Care - Department of Defense	—	✓
Putnam Hospital Center	13.7 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
Vassar Brothers Medical Center	14.4 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
Va Hudson Valley Healthcare System	17.9 mi	Acute Care - Veterans Administration	5/5	—

Beacon has an obesity rate of 28.7%, which is 7.4pp below the national average. The depression rate is 18.9%, 4.6pp below the national average. About 6.6% of adults lack health insurance. 79.6% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.5 out of 5.