Healthcare in Walker Valley, NY

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

30.3%

5.8pp below the national average

Depression Rate

20.6%

2.9pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

9.7%

2.2pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

5.8%

4.8pp 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

35.8%

Arthritis

26.2%

Cancer (excl. skin)

8.8%

Teeth Lost (65+)

14.7%

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

16.0%

14+ days in past month

Depression

20.6%

Loneliness

30.5%

Lack of Support

22.5%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

25.0%

Mobility

11.8%

Cognitive

12.1%

Hearing

5.6%

Vision

4.1%

Self-Care

3.3%

Independent Living

7.2%

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

2.8 / 5

Nearest Hospital

7.8 mi

Ellenville Regional Hospital

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Ellenville Regional Hospital	7.8 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Garnet Health Medical Center	14.6 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
St Luke'S Cornwall Hospital	17.7 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
Bon Secours Community Hospital	22.9 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Vassar Brothers Medical Center	24.2 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓

Walker Valley has an obesity rate of 30.3%, which is 5.8pp below the national average. The depression rate is 20.6%, 2.9pp below the national average. About 5.8% of adults lack health insurance. 80.4% 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 2.8 out of 5.