Where Arlington residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Arlington, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Arlington. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Arlington
COPD and heart disease are less common in Arlington
Arlington runs below New York on four chronic conditions, most of all COPD (4.3% vs 6%), heart disease (4.5% vs 6.1%) and stroke (2.6% vs 3.4%). Conditions ↓
Arlington is an active town
Only 20.1% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 25.9% across New York. Habits ↓
Arlington has a community health center but no hospital
Sun River Health is in town and charges on a sliding scale by income. The nearest ER is Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie, 1.9 miles away. Getting care ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the New York figure falls outside Arlington’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Arlington adults…
Arlington runs below NY on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
0.1 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Arlington
1 community health center in Arlington, plus the nearest just outside it.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Arlington; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Arlington adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
How Arlington adults are doing
About the same as New York on each measure.
1 in 3 Arlington adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
10.3% of Arlington adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Arlington and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vassar College | — | — | — | — | |
| Poughkeepsie | A− | 29% | 10.1% | 11.4% | ZIP codes |
| Poughkeepsie | C+ | 34.6% | 12.7% | 15% | CDC place |
Vassar College: a Census-designated place inside a larger town, graded as part of it. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Arlington adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Arlington
Why doesn’t Arlington have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Arlington.
What hospital is closest to Arlington?
Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie, 1.9 miles in a straight line from Arlington’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Arlington?
7 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Sun River Health Poughkeepsie Manchester Rd in Poughkeepsie, 0.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Arlington.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The New York figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.