Healthcare in Watchtower, NY

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

31.7%

4.4pp below the national average

Depression Rate

18.0%

5.5pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

7.9%

4.0pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

9.2%

1.4pp 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

29.4%

Arthritis

17.7%

Cancer (excl. skin)

5.1%

Teeth Lost (65+)

12.7%

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

16.3%

14+ days in past month

Depression

18.0%

Loneliness

32.5%

Lack of Support

26.6%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

22.7%

Mobility

8.7%

Cognitive

12.6%

Hearing

4.1%

Vision

4.1%

Self-Care

2.9%

Independent Living

6.6%

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

3.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

12.1 mi

Ellenville Regional Hospital

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Ellenville Regional Hospital	12.1 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
St Luke'S Cornwall Hospital	12.6 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
Garnet Health Medical Center	17.3 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
Vassar Brothers Medical Center	18.8 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
Keller Ach (West Point)	22.5 mi	Acute Care - Department of Defense	—	✓

Watchtower has an obesity rate of 31.7%, which is 4.4pp below the national average. The depression rate is 18.0%, 5.5pp below the national average. About 9.2% of adults lack health insurance. 76.2% 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.