Where East Kingston residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for East Kingston, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for East Kingston. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in East Kingston
COPD, arthritis and depression run high in East Kingston
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.1%), vs 6% across New York. 3 in 10 adults have arthritis (30.4%), vs 24% across New York. Depression is also above the state: 21.4%, vs 17.5% across New York. In all, East Kingston runs above New York on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in East Kingston
55.5% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.5% across New York. Among those 65 and older, 17.7% have lost all their teeth (New York 12.8%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in East Kingston
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.5%), 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 East Kingston’s likely range.
Out of every 100 East Kingston adults…
East Kingston runs above NY on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of East Kingston 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.
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Care in and near East Kingston
No hospital or community health center in East Kingston 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 East Kingston; ≈ 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 East Kingston adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, East Kingston runs above New York.
1 in 3 East Kingston 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.
18% of East Kingston adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
East Kingston 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of East Kingston adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in East Kingston
Why doesn’t East Kingston have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for East Kingston.
What hospital is closest to East Kingston?
Healthalliance Hospital Marys Avenue Campus in Kingston, 2.3 miles in a straight line from East Kingston’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near East Kingston?
4 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Pine Street Family Health Center in Kingston, 2.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in East Kingston.
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.