Healthcare in Mount Vernon, NY

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

33.2%

2.9pp below the national average

Depression Rate

15.1%

8.4pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

13.6%

1.7pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

9.3%

1.3pp 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

34.1%

Arthritis

24.8%

Cancer (excl. skin)

5.7%

Teeth Lost (65+)

15.5%

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

16.3%

14+ days in past month

Depression

15.1%

Loneliness

35.6%

Lack of Support

29.0%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

27.9%

Mobility

15.1%

Cognitive

13.4%

Hearing

4.3%

Vision

6.7%

Self-Care

5.1%

Independent Living

9.1%

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

2.3 / 5

Nearest Hospital

0.6 mi

Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital	0.6 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	—	✓
St Joseph'S Medical Center	3.5 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	1/5	✓
St John'S Riverside Hospital	3.5 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Englewood Hospital And Medical Center	7.6 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	4/5	✓
New York State Psychiatric Institute	7.8 mi	Psychiatric	—	—

Mount Vernon has an obesity rate of 33.2%, which is 2.9pp below the national average. The depression rate is 15.1%, 8.4pp below the national average. About 9.3% of adults lack health insurance. 81.9% 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 2.3 out of 5.