Photo: Daniel Case · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Denning residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Denning, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 12725, 12740, 12410, 12458. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Denning
Cancer and arthritis run high in Denning
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.4%), vs 7.7% across New York. 3 in 10 adults have arthritis (29.5%), vs 24% across New York. Conditions ↓
Fewer Denning 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 ↓
Denning adults report less loneliness
Loneliness (28.8% vs 34.2%) and lack of emotional support (21.1% vs 26.4%) both 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 Denning’s likely range; Denning’s figures come from ZIP codes 12725, 12740, 12410, 12458, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Denning adults…
Denning runs above NY on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
9.8% of Denning adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
How Denning adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Denning does better than New York.
3 in 10 Denning 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 Denning
No hospital or community health center in Denning 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 Denning; ≈ 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.
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Keeping up with care
Share of Denning adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
Denning 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardenburgh | — | — | — | — | |
| Olive | A− | 28.9% | 11% | 10.8% | ZIP codes |
| Rochester | B+ | 30.8% | 10.7% | 12.7% | ZIP codes |
| Neversink | B+ | 30.5% | 11.4% | 12.7% | ZIP codes |
| Shandaken | B | 31% | 13.4% | 12.3% | ZIP codes |
| Rockland | B− | 31.2% | 12.4% | 14.2% | ZIP codes |
| Wawarsing | B− | 33.2% | 12.4% | 14.5% | ZIP codes |
Hardenburgh: 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 Denning adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Denning
Why doesn’t Denning have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Denning.
What hospital is closest to Denning?
Margaretville Memorial Hospital in Margaretville, 15.7 miles in a straight line from Denning’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Denning.
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.