Healthcare in Poughkeepsie, NY
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
34.6%
1.5pp below the national average
Depression Rate
18.9%
4.6pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.7%
0.8pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
10.8%
near 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
34.8%
Arthritis
26.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
15.8%
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
17.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
18.9%
Loneliness
36.1%
Lack of Support
28.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
31.7%
Mobility
15.9%
Cognitive
15.4%
Hearing
5.8%
Vision
7.2%
Self-Care
5.3%
Independent Living
10.2%
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
1.0 mi
Vassar Brothers Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vassar Brothers Medical Center | 1.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| St Luke'S Cornwall Hospital | 12.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Northern Dutchess Hospital | 16.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Putnam Hospital Center | 20.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Healthalliance Hospital Marys Avenue Campus | 20.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
Poughkeepsie has an obesity rate of 34.6%, which is 1.5pp below the national average. The depression rate is 18.9%, 4.6pp below the national average. About 10.8% of adults lack health insurance. 80.0% 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.