On CDC estimates, Cold Spring is healthier than 96% of U.S. towns
Cold Spring differs from New York on 17 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 15 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Cold Spring. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Cold Spring
Cancer and arthritis run high in Cold Spring
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.3%), vs 7.7% across New York. 3 in 10 adults have arthritis (28.5%), vs 24% across New York. Conditions ↓
Cold Spring is an active town
Only 18.6% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 25.9% across New York. Habits ↓
Cold Spring adults report less loneliness
Loneliness (27.8% vs 34.2%), frequent mental distress (12.3% vs 15%) and lack of emotional support (18.2% vs 26.4%) all run below New York. Mind & connection ↓
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 Cold Spring’s likely range.
What’s behind Cold Spring’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Cold Spring is healthier than 96% 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 97% of towns); the weakest is diabetes, still better than 86%.
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). Cold Spring’s median household income is $117,292; among the 6,125 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($88K–$147K), it’s healthier than 95%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Cold Spring adults…
Cold Spring runs below NY on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
2.4 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves
How Cold Spring adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Cold Spring does better than New York.
3 in 10 Cold Spring 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.
Care in and near Cold Spring
No hospital or community health center in Cold Spring 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 Cold Spring; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Cold Spring 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.
5.7% of Cold Spring adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Cold Spring and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cold Spring | A+ | 26.5% | 9.5% | 8.2% | CDC place |
| Nelsonville | — | — | — | — |
Nelsonville: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Cold Spring adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Cold Spring
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Cold Spring is better than New York on 15 and worse on 2; on the rest, the New York figure falls inside Cold Spring’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Cold Spring | NY | U.S. | vs NY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 12.3%9.9–15.2 | 18.1% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11%9.3–13.1 | 12.8% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.3%10.5–14.5 | 15% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 26.5%20.6–33.3 | 28.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 9.5%8–11.3 | 11.5% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 32.1%28–36.3 | 32.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 40%35.7–44.8 | 37.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 28.5%25.2–32.2 | 24% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.1%9–11.4 | 10.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 11.3%10.2–12.5 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6%5.1–7 | 6.1% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 5.3%4.1–6.7 | 6% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3%2.5–3.5 | 3.4% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8.7%6.9–10.7 | 12.8% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 8.2%6.1–11 | 11.3% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 18.6%14.7–23.4 | 25.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 16.2%13.5–19.4 | 16.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34%28.2–40.3 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 3.6%2.8–4.8 | 7.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 83.3%80.5–86 | 80.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 72%68.8–74.9 | 63.5% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 93.3%92.1–94.4 | 89.2% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.2%77.2–83.1 | 77.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 70.6%65.9–75.1 | 66.8% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 80.9%74.7–86.2 | 78.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 17.9%15.1–21 | 17.5% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 27.8%23.4–32.6 | 34.2% | 32.5% | Better |
| Lack social and emotional support | 18.2%15–21.6 | 26.4% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 7.1%5.3–9.4 | 17.2% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 6.9%5.4–8.7 | 14.5% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.3%3.4–5.3 | 8.2% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 4.4%3.6–5.4 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 5.7%4–7.9 | 14.1% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 21.2%17.4–25.6 | 27.2% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10.5%8.4–12.8 | 13.4% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 8.5%7–10.4 | 12.1% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.8%4.9–6.7 | 5.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.2%2.7–3.9 | 5.2% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.4%4.4–6.7 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.7%2.2–3.3 | 3.8% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Cold Spring
Is Cold Spring a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Cold Spring is healthier than 96% of U.S. towns: A+ for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 95%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Cold Spring?
CDC estimates 26.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 20.6% and 33.3%, against 28.8% across New York and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Cold Spring?
Montefiore St. Luke's Cornwall in Newburgh, 6.6 miles in a straight line from Cold Spring’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Cold Spring have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 3.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 2.8–4.8%), 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 Cold Spring more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from A− to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Cold Spring.
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.