Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Castleton-on-Hudson is healthier than 95%
Castleton-on-Hudson differs from New York on 8 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 4 better, 4 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Castleton-on-Hudson. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Castleton-on-Hudson
Castleton-on-Hudson is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Castleton-on-Hudson is healthier than 68%. Against the 6,479 towns with similar household incomes ($39K–$65K), it’s healthier than 95%. Health Grade ↓
Cancer, COPD and arthritis run high in Castleton-on-Hudson
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.8%), vs 7.7% across New York. 1 in 13 adults have COPD (7.5%), vs 6% across New York. Arthritis is also above the state: 29.2%, vs 24% across New York. In all, Castleton-on-Hudson runs above New York on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Fewer Castleton-on-Hudson adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing and getting around all run below New York. 1 in 8 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Nearly everyone in Castleton-on-Hudson is insured
Only 5.4% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 7.9% across New York. Checkups ↓
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 Castleton-on-Hudson’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A.
What’s behind Castleton-on-Hudson’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Castleton-on-Hudson is healthier than 68% of U.S. towns. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is obesity (fewer adults with obesity than 74% of towns); the weakest is physical distress, still better than 54%.
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Castleton-on-Hudson’s median household income is $52,056; among the 6,479 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($39K–$65K), it’s healthier than 95%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Castleton-on-Hudson adults…
Castleton-on-Hudson runs above NY on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
11.6% of Castleton-on-Hudson adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Keeping up with care
Share of Castleton-on-Hudson adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
Care in and near Castleton-on-Hudson
No hospital or community health center in Castleton-on-Hudson 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 Castleton-on-Hudson; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
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
How Castleton-on-Hudson adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Castleton-on-Hudson runs above New York.
1 in 3 Castleton-on-Hudson 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.
Castleton-on-Hudson and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castleton-on-Hudson | B+ | 32.5% | 10.7% | 12.9% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Castleton-on-Hudson adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Castleton-on-Hudson
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Castleton-on-Hudson is better than New York on 4 and worse on 4; on the rest, the New York figure falls inside Castleton-on-Hudson’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Castleton-on-Hudson | NY | U.S. | vs NY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16.8%13.8–20.1 | 18.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.9%11.8–16 | 12.8% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.7%14.4–19.1 | 15% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 32.5%26.3–38.6 | 28.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.7%9–12.5 | 11.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 34%30–37.8 | 32.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.4%33.2–41.4 | 37.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 29.2%25.7–32.3 | 24% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.3%9.9–12.7 | 10.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.8%8.8–10.8 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.8%5.9–7.8 | 6.1% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 7.5%6.1–9 | 6% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.5%3.1–4.1 | 3.4% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 14.5%11.7–17.6 | 12.8% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.9%10.4–16.1 | 11.3% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 24.8%20–29.8 | 25.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17.1%14.3–20.2 | 16.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 40.6%35.1–46.1 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.4%4.1–7 | 7.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.1%76.8–83.1 | 80.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 64.5%61.1–67.7 | 63.5% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89%87–90.8 | 89.2% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.2%75.3–80.9 | 77.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 70.1%65.5–74.2 | 66.8% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.2%71.3–83.8 | 78.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.2%17.9–24.4 | 17.5% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 31.1%26.4–36.4 | 34.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.5%19.1–26.5 | 26.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 12.4%9.7–15.4 | 17.2% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.9%8.9–13.3 | 14.5% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.9%5.8–8.3 | 8.2% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.2%6–8.5 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 11.6%9–14.5 | 14.1% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 29.1%24.6–33.7 | 27.2% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.8%11.3–16.3 | 13.4% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.9%10.9–15.1 | 12.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.7%5.8–7.7 | 5.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 4.6%3.9–5.4 | 5.2% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.2%6.9–9.7 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.7%3.2–4.4 | 3.8% | 3.8% | About the same |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the New York figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Castleton-on-Hudson
Is Castleton-on-Hudson a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Castleton-on-Hudson is healthier than 68% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Castleton-on-Hudson?
CDC estimates 32.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 26.3% and 38.6%, against 28.8% across New York and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Castleton-on-Hudson?
Albany Medical Center Hospital in Albany, 8.2 miles in a straight line from Castleton-on-Hudson’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
How many people in Castleton-on-Hudson have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.1–7%), against 7.9% across New York.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Castleton-on-Hudson more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Castleton-on-Hudson.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.