Healthcare in Bedford, NY

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

21.3%

14.8pp below the national average

Depression Rate

16.1%

7.4pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

7.5%

4.4pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

3.1%

7.5pp 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

36.7%

Arthritis

23.6%

Cancer (excl. skin)

10.0%

Teeth Lost (65+)

3.3%

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

11.3%

14+ days in past month

Depression

16.1%

Loneliness

26.9%

Lack of Support

16.6%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

17.1%

Mobility

7.7%

Cognitive

7.4%

Hearing

4.5%

Vision

2.5%

Self-Care

2.0%

Independent Living

4.2%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

2

Avg CMS Rating

3.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

3.6 mi

Northern Westchester Hospital

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Northern Westchester Hospital3.6 miAcute Care Hospitals5/5
Four Winds5.9 miPsychiatric
Silver Hill Hospital Inc8.4 miPsychiatric
Westchester Medical Center9.4 miAcute Care Hospitals1/5
Blythedale Children'S Hospital9.4 miChildrens

Bedford has an obesity rate of 21.3%, which is 14.8pp below the national average. The depression rate is 16.1%, 7.4pp below the national average. About 3.1% of adults lack health insurance. 81.5% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 2 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.0 out of 5.