Healthcare in New Paltz, NY
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
25.2%
10.9pp below the national average
Depression Rate
22.9%
0.6pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
6.4%
5.5pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
6.5%
4.1pp 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
25.5%
Arthritis
16.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
5.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
15.1%
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
20.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.9%
Loneliness
37.6%
Lack of Support
23.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
27.0%
Mobility
8.8%
Cognitive
16.1%
Hearing
4.7%
Vision
4.7%
Self-Care
2.6%
Independent Living
9.0%
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
5
Avg CMS Rating
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
9.2 mi
Vassar Brothers Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vassar Brothers Medical Center | 9.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| St Luke'S Cornwall Hospital | 14.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Northern Dutchess Hospital | 16.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Healthalliance Hospital Marys Avenue Campus | 16.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Ellenville Regional Hospital | 19.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
New Paltz has an obesity rate of 25.2%, which is 10.9pp below the national average. The depression rate is 22.9%, 0.6pp below the national average. About 6.5% of adults lack health insurance. 77.2% 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.