Healthcare in Yonkers, NY

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

29.3%

6.8pp below the national average

Depression Rate

15.8%

7.7pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

12.4%

0.5pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

12.7%

2.1pp above 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

36.0%

Arthritis

23.8%

Cancer (excl. skin)

6.9%

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

15.2%

14+ days in past month

Depression

15.8%

Loneliness

33.1%

Lack of Support

25.1%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

27.6%

Mobility

14.1%

Cognitive

13.2%

Hearing

5.5%

Vision

6.7%

Self-Care

4.6%

Independent Living

8.3%

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

0.7 mi

St Joseph'S Medical Center

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
St Joseph'S Medical Center	0.7 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	1/5	✓
St John'S Riverside Hospital	0.7 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital	3.3 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	—	✓
Englewood Hospital And Medical Center	6.7 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	4/5	✓
Hackensack Meridian Health Pascack Valley Medical	8.1 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	4/5	✓

Yonkers has an obesity rate of 29.3%, which is 6.8pp below the national average. The depression rate is 15.8%, 7.7pp below the national average. About 12.7% of adults lack health insurance. 79.2% 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 2.8 out of 5.