Where Chestertown residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Chestertown, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Chestertown. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Chestertown
Cancer, arthritis and COPD run high in Chestertown
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (11.9%), vs 7.7% across New York. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (32.5%), vs 24% across New York. COPD is also above the state: 7.9%, vs 6% across New York. In all, Chestertown runs above New York on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 24 miles from Chestertown
The closest emergency room is Glens Falls Hospital in Glens Falls, 24.2 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Hudson Headwaters Health Network is closer (0.8 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Chestertown, and more people treating it
38.3% of adults have high blood pressure (New York 32.6%), but 82% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.2% statewide. Checkups ↓
Chestertown keeps up with checkups
It beats New York on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (67.8% vs 63.5%) and cholesterol checks (91.6% vs 89.2%). 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 Chestertown’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Chestertown adults…
Chestertown runs below NY on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 5. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Chestertown
1 community health center in Chestertown, 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 Chestertown; ≈ 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 Chestertown 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.
How Chestertown adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Chestertown does better than New York.
3 in 10 Chestertown 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.
9% of Chestertown adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Chestertown 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 Chestertown adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Chestertown
Why doesn’t Chestertown have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Chestertown.
What hospital is closest to Chestertown?
Glens Falls Hospital in Glens Falls, 24.2 miles in a straight line from Chestertown’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 Chestertown?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Chester-Horicon Health Center in Chestertown, 0.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Chestertown.
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.