Healthcare in Vassar College, NY
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
17.3%
18.8pp below the national average
Depression Rate
23.7%
near the national average
Diabetes Rate
2.1%
9.8pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
5.4%
5.2pp 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
15.7%
Arthritis
6.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
1.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
10.9%
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
22.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
23.7%
Loneliness
45.7%
Lack of Support
27.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
21.8%
Mobility
3.2%
Cognitive
16.6%
Hearing
2.0%
Vision
2.9%
Self-Care
1.2%
Independent Living
7.1%
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
3.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
1.7 mi
Vassar Brothers Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vassar Brothers Medical Center | 1.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| St Luke'S Cornwall Hospital | 13.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Northern Dutchess Hospital | 16.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Putnam Hospital Center | 19.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Keller Ach (West Point) | 20.7 mi | Acute Care - Department of Defense | — | ✓ |
Vassar College has an obesity rate of 17.3%, which is 18.8pp below the national average. The depression rate is 23.7%, near the national average. About 5.4% of adults lack health insurance. 70.9% 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 3.3 out of 5.