Photo: Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page, my Commons user talk page, or my English Wikipedia user talk page; I'll know about it a lot faster) · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Cochecton is healthier than 76% of U.S. towns
Cochecton differs from New York on 14 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 10 better, 4 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 12726, 12764, 12752. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Cochecton
Cochecton is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Cochecton is healthier than 76%. Against the 10,701 towns with similar household incomes ($54K–$90K), it’s healthier than 91%. Health Grade ↓
Cancer, arthritis and heart disease run high in Cochecton
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.2%), vs 7.7% across New York. 3 in 10 adults have arthritis (30.7%), vs 24% across New York. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.5%, vs 6.1% across New York. In all, Cochecton runs above New York on four of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 26% of residents are 65 or older (New York 18%), and cancer, arthritis and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Cochecton keeps up with checkups
It beats New York on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (66.9% vs 63.5%) and cholesterol checks (91.4% vs 89.2%). Checkups ↓
Fewer Cochecton adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below New York. 1 in 9 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Cochecton’s likely range; Cochecton’s figures come from ZIP codes 12726, 12764, 12752, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
What’s behind Cochecton’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Cochecton is healthier than 76% of U.S. towns. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is mental distress (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 88% of towns); the weakest is no exercise, still better than 59%.
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). Cochecton’s median household income is $72,292; among the 10,701 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($54K–$90K), it’s healthier than 91%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Cochecton adults…
Cochecton runs above NY on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Cochecton is an older town: 26% of residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across New York. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Cochecton as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Cochecton 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.
9.4% of Cochecton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Care in and near Cochecton
No hospital or community health center in Cochecton 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 Cochecton; ≈ 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
How Cochecton adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Cochecton does better than New York.
3 in 10 Cochecton 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.
Cochecton and the towns around it
Cochecton’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 5 graded towns around it.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Cochecton adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Cochecton
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Cochecton is better than New York on 10 and worse on 4; on the rest, the New York figure falls inside Cochecton’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Cochecton | NY | U.S. | vs NY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16.5%13.9–19.4 | 18.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.5%11.7–15.5 | 12.8% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.2%12.4–16.2 | 15% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 29.3%23.1–36.3 | 28.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.3%9.7–13.1 | 11.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 36.6%32.5–40.9 | 32.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.9%35.6–44.3 | 37.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 30.7%27.2–34.2 | 24% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.5%9.4–11.8 | 10.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 11.2%10.1–12.3 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.5%6.6–8.4 | 6.1% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 7.3%6.1–8.5 | 6% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.7%3.3–4.1 | 3.4% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 13%10.8–15.6 | 12.8% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12%9.7–14.5 | 11.3% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 24.4%20–29 | 25.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.5%12.9–18.5 | 16.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.6%32.5–45 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.3%4.1–6.7 | 7.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 82.1%79.2–84.9 | 80.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 66.9%63.7–70.1 | 63.5% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 91.4%90.2–92.7 | 89.2% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.7%76.8–82.3 | 77.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 71.9%67.7–76.1 | 66.8% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.4%70.8–83.4 | 78.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 19.5%16.5–22.6 | 17.5% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 28.8%24.2–33.7 | 34.2% | 32.5% | Better |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.2%18–24.8 | 26.4% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 10.7%8.5–13.1 | 17.2% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.3%7.7–11.1 | 14.5% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.7%4.8–6.8 | 8.2% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.1%5.2–7.1 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 9.4%7.4–11.5 | 14.1% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 27.1%23–31.4 | 27.2% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.7%11.5–16.1 | 13.4% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11%9.4–12.7 | 12.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.1%6.2–8 | 5.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 4.3%3.8–4.9 | 5.2% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.1%6–8.2 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.6%3.1–4.2 | 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 Cochecton
Is Cochecton a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Cochecton is healthier than 76% of U.S. towns: ≈ A− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 91%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Cochecton?
CDC estimates 29.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 23.1% and 36.3%, against 28.8% across New York and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Cochecton?
Garnet Health Medical Center Catskills in Callicoon, 5.2 miles in a straight line from Cochecton’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Cochecton have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.1–6.7%), 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 Cochecton 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 Cochecton.
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.