On CDC estimates, Dobbs Ferry is healthier than 98% of U.S. towns
Dobbs Ferry differs from New York on 24 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 23 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Dobbs Ferry. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Dobbs Ferry
Dobbs Ferry is an active town
Only 17.6% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 25.9% across New York. Habits ↓
COPD and stroke are less common in Dobbs Ferry
Dobbs Ferry runs below New York on six chronic conditions, most of all COPD (4.3% vs 6%), stroke (2.5% vs 3.4%) and diabetes (8.5% vs 11.5%). Conditions ↓
Dobbs Ferry adults report less loneliness
Loneliness (28.7% vs 34.2%), frequent mental distress (12.5% vs 15%) and lack of emotional support (19.3% 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 Dobbs Ferry’s likely range.
What’s behind Dobbs Ferry’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Dobbs Ferry is healthier than 98% of U.S. towns, #33 of 755 in New York. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is fair or poor health (fewer adults who rate their health fair or poor than 98% of towns); the weakest is no exercise, still better than 92%.
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). Dobbs Ferry’s median household income is $165,417; among the 1,869 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($124K–$207K), it’s healthier than 90%, about where its income would put it.
Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
7.3 miles of trails across 7 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Dobbs Ferry adults…
Dobbs Ferry runs below NY on 8 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
How Dobbs Ferry adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Dobbs Ferry does better than New York.
3 in 10 Dobbs Ferry 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 Dobbs Ferry
No hospital or community health center in Dobbs Ferry 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 Dobbs Ferry; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Dobbs Ferry 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.
6.1% of Dobbs Ferry adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Dobbs Ferry and the towns around it
Dobbs Ferry’s Health Grade ranks 4th of 6 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.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dobbs Ferry | A+ | 23.1% | 8.5% | 7.7% | CDC place |
| Irvington | A+ | 21.3% | 7.6% | 5.7% | CDC place |
| Hastings-on-Hudson | A+ | 22.2% | 8.2% | 6.8% | CDC place |
| Ardsley | A+ | 20.5% | 8.4% | 6.4% | CDC place |
| Orangetown | A | 25.8% | 9.2% | 8.2% | ZIP codes |
| Greenburgh | A+ | 23.4% | 9.2% | 7.4% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Dobbs Ferry adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Dobbs Ferry
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Dobbs Ferry is better than New York on 23 and worse on 1; on the rest, the New York figure falls inside Dobbs Ferry’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Dobbs Ferry | NY | U.S. | vs NY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 11.4%9.7–13.2 | 18.1% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 9.8%8.6–11.1 | 12.8% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.5%11.1–14 | 15% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 23.1%20.1–26 | 28.8% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 8.5%7.4–9.6 | 11.5% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 27%24.6–29.3 | 32.6% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.1%33.4–38.7 | 37.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 23.6%21.5–25.6 | 24% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.1%8.2–10.1 | 10.3% | 9.9% | Better |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9%8.2–9.8 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 5%4.4–5.6 | 6.1% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.3%3.6–5.1 | 6% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.5%2.3–2.9 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 7.3%5.9–9 | 12.8% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 7.7%6.3–9.3 | 11.3% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 17.6%15–20.2 | 25.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 16%13.9–18.2 | 16.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 32.8%29.4–36.4 | 37.9% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 4.7%3.8–5.7 | 7.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.8%78.3–82.9 | 80.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 74.7%72.3–77.1 | 63.5% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 91.9%90.7–93 | 89.2% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.5%73.5–79 | 77.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 69.9%66.3–73.2 | 66.8% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 82.1%77.1–86.4 | 78.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 16.2%14.2–18.1 | 17.5% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 28.7%25.2–32.2 | 34.2% | 32.5% | Better |
| Lack social and emotional support | 19.3%16.6–22 | 26.4% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 8%6.5–9.8 | 17.2% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8%6.7–9.5 | 14.5% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.7%3.9–5.5 | 8.2% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 4.8%4.1–5.6 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 6.1%4.8–7.6 | 14.1% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 19.7%17.2–22.3 | 27.2% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 9.2%7.8–10.6 | 13.4% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 8.7%7.6–10 | 12.1% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 4.9%4.3–5.5 | 5.6% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.2%2.8–3.6 | 5.2% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.2%4.4–6 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.4%2.1–2.8 | 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 Dobbs Ferry
Is Dobbs Ferry a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Dobbs Ferry is healthier than 98% of U.S. towns: A+ for health, #33 of 755 in New York. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 90%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Dobbs Ferry?
CDC estimates 23.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 20.1% and 26%, against 28.8% across New York and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Dobbs Ferry?
St. John's Riverside Hospital in Yonkers, 3.0 miles in a straight line from Dobbs Ferry’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Dobbs Ferry have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 4.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 3.8–5.7%), 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 Dobbs Ferry 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 Dobbs Ferry.
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.