Healthcare in Buchanan, NY
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
24.8%
11.3pp below the national average
Depression Rate
16.6%
6.9pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
8.8%
3.1pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
6.0%
4.6pp 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
35.5%
Arthritis
23.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
10.1%
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
13.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
16.6%
Loneliness
29.7%
Lack of Support
20.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
21.4%
Mobility
9.8%
Cognitive
9.9%
Hearing
5.1%
Vision
3.6%
Self-Care
2.7%
Independent Living
5.6%
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
2
Avg CMS Rating
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
1.3 mi
Va Hudson Valley Healthcare System
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Va Hudson Valley Healthcare System | 1.3 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 5/5 | — |
| Helen Hayes Hospital | 4.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| Keller Ach (West Point) | 9.1 mi | Acute Care - Department of Defense | — | ✓ |
| Good Samaritan Hospital Of Suffern | 12.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Nyack Hospital | 12.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | — |
Buchanan has an obesity rate of 24.8%, which is 11.3pp below the national average. The depression rate is 16.6%, 6.9pp below the national average. About 6.0% of adults lack health insurance. 79.6% 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.