Where Brinckerhoff residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Brinckerhoff, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Brinckerhoff. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Brinckerhoff
Cancer runs high in Brinckerhoff
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.2%), vs 7.7% across New York. Age is part of it: 25% of residents are 65 or older (New York 18%), and cancer is more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Brinckerhoff keeps up with checkups
It beats New York on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (71.1% vs 63.5%) and cholesterol checks (92% vs 89.2%). Checkups ↓
Brinckerhoff is an active town
Only 19.8% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 25.9% across New York. Habits ↓
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 Brinckerhoff’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Brinckerhoff adults…
Brinckerhoff runs below NY on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Brinckerhoff is an older town: 25% of residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across New York. Arthritis and cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Brinckerhoff as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Brinckerhoff adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
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Care in and near Brinckerhoff
No hospital or community health center in Brinckerhoff itself. These are the nearest.
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 Brinckerhoff; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How Brinckerhoff adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Brinckerhoff does better than New York.
1 in 3 Brinckerhoff 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.
6.8% of Brinckerhoff adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Brinckerhoff 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fishkill | A | 28.3% | 9.9% | 11.1% | ZIP codes |
| East Fishkill | A | 27.3% | 9% | 10.6% | ZIP codes |
| Merritt Park | — | — | — | — | |
| Wappinger | A | 27.8% | 9.6% | 11% | ZIP codes |
Merritt Park: 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 Brinckerhoff adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Brinckerhoff
Why doesn’t Brinckerhoff have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Brinckerhoff.
What hospital is closest to Brinckerhoff?
Montefiore St. Luke's Cornwall in Newburgh, 8.6 miles in a straight line from Brinckerhoff’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Brinckerhoff?
6 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Sun River Health Beacon in Beacon, 6.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Brinckerhoff.
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.