Healthcare in Highland, NY

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

28.1%

8.0pp below the national average

Depression Rate

18.3%

5.2pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

9.9%

2.0pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

5.5%

5.1pp 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

37.1%

Arthritis

27.0%

Cancer (excl. skin)

10.0%

Teeth Lost (65+)

5.7%

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

13.9%

14+ days in past month

Depression

18.3%

Loneliness

29.5%

Lack of Support

21.8%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

24.0%

Mobility

11.6%

Cognitive

10.3%

Hearing

5.9%

Vision

3.9%

Self-Care

3.0%

Independent Living

6.5%

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

3.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

2.8 mi

Vassar Brothers Medical Center

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Vassar Brothers Medical Center	2.8 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
St Luke'S Cornwall Hospital	13.5 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
Northern Dutchess Hospital	14.9 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	4/5	✓
Healthalliance Hospital Marys Avenue Campus	18.5 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Keller Ach (West Point)	22.7 mi	Acute Care - Department of Defense	—	✓

Highland has an obesity rate of 28.1%, which is 8.0pp below the national average. The depression rate is 18.3%, 5.2pp below the national average. About 5.5% of adults lack health insurance. 82.4% 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 3.0 out of 5.