Where Central Bridge residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Central Bridge, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Central Bridge. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Central Bridge
Depression is more common in Central Bridge
1 in 5 adults have been diagnosed with depression (21.8%), vs 17.5% across New York. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 17.8%, vs 15% across New York. Mind & connection ↓
Smoking is more common in Central Bridge
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (15.1%), vs 11.3% 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 Central Bridge’s likely range.
How Central Bridge adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Central Bridge runs above New York.
1 in 3 Central Bridge 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.
Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Out of every 100 Central Bridge adults…
Central Bridge runs below NY on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Central Bridge
No hospital or community health center in Central Bridge 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 Central Bridge; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Keeping up with care
Share of Central Bridge adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
12.3% of Central Bridge adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Central Bridge and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Central Bridge adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Central Bridge
Why doesn’t Central Bridge have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Central Bridge.
What hospital is closest to Central Bridge?
Cobleskill Regional Hospital in Cobleskill, 7.0 miles in a straight line from Central Bridge’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Central Bridge.
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.