Where Cragsmoor residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Cragsmoor, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Cragsmoor. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Cragsmoor
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Cragsmoor
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.1%), vs 6% across New York. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10.1%), vs 6.1% across New York. Cancer is also above the state: 11.9%, vs 7.7% across New York. In all, Cragsmoor runs above New York on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 31% of residents are 65 or older (New York 18%), and COPD, heart disease and cancer are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Cragsmoor, and more people treating it
45.2% of adults have high blood pressure (New York 32.6%), but 82.3% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.2% statewide. Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Cragsmoor
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (15.8%), 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 Cragsmoor’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Cragsmoor adults…
Cragsmoor runs above NY on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Cragsmoor is an older town: 31% 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 Cragsmoor as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Cragsmoor 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.
3.7 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Care in and near Cragsmoor
No hospital or community health center in Cragsmoor 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 Cragsmoor; ≈ 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).
How Cragsmoor adults are doing
About the same as New York on each measure.
1 in 3 Cragsmoor 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.
14.1% of Cragsmoor adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Cragsmoor and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellenville | C | 35% | 12.9% | 15.2% | CDC place |
| Wawarsing | B− | 33.2% | 12.4% | 14.5% | ZIP codes |
| Shawangunk | A− | 31.2% | 10.2% | 12.4% | ZIP codes |
| Walker Valley | — | — | — | — |
Walker Valley: a Census-designated place inside a larger town, graded as part of it. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Cragsmoor adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Cragsmoor
Why doesn’t Cragsmoor have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Cragsmoor.
What hospital is closest to Cragsmoor?
Ellenville Regional Hospital in Ellenville, 4.7 miles in a straight line from Cragsmoor’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Cragsmoor?
4 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Ellenville Family Health Center in Ellenville, 4.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Cragsmoor.
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.