Photo: Daniel Case · CC BY-SA 3.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Ellenville is healthier than 81%
Ellenville trails New York on 17 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Ellenville. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ellenville
Making ends meet is harder in Ellenville
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (22.9%), vs 17.2% across New York. Utility shut-off threats (11.5% vs 8.2%) and no reliable transportation (12% vs 8.6%) are higher too. 21% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.1% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Ellenville is behind on routine checkups
It trails New York on three of five routine checkups and screenings: dentist visits (55.7% vs 63.5%), cholesterol checks (87% vs 89.2%) and colon screening (62% vs 66.8%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Ellenville
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (15.2%), vs 11.3% across New York. Habits ↓
Ellenville is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Ellenville is healthier than 32%. Against the 3,331 towns with similar household incomes ($32K–$54K), it’s healthier than 81%. Health Grade ↓
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 Ellenville’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B.
What’s behind Ellenville’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Ellenville is healthier than 32% of U.S. towns, #680 of 755 in New York. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 59% of U.S. towns); no exercise pulls it down (better than 19%).
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). Ellenville’s median household income is $42,969; among the 3,331 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($32K–$54K), it’s healthier than 81%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Most New York towns score higher on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Ellenville is healthier than 10% of graded towns, against 32% nationally.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
21% of Ellenville adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Keeping up with care
Share of Ellenville 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.
9.9 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Ellenville adults…
Ellenville runs above NY on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Ellenville
No hospital or community health center in Ellenville 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 Ellenville; ≈ 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 Ellenville adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Ellenville runs above New York.
1 in 3 Ellenville 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.
Ellenville and the towns around it
Ellenville’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellenville | C | 35% | 12.9% | 15.2% | CDC place |
| Shawangunk | A− | 31.2% | 10.2% | 12.4% | ZIP codes |
| Wawarsing | B− | 33.2% | 12.4% | 14.5% | ZIP codes |
| Cragsmoor | — | — | — | — |
Cragsmoor: 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 Ellenville adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Ellenville
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Ellenville is better than New York on 0 and worse on 17; on the rest, the New York figure falls inside Ellenville’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Ellenville | NY | U.S. | vs NY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 22.7%19.7–26 | 18.1% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.7%13.8–17.7 | 12.8% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.9%15.9–20.1 | 15% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35%29.4–41.1 | 28.8% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 12.9%11.2–14.6 | 11.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 37%33.5–40.8 | 32.6% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.8%32.1–39.6 | 37.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 26.1%23.4–29 | 24% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.4%10.1–12.7 | 10.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7%6.4–7.7 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.6%5.9–7.4 | 6.1% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 7.7%6.7–8.9 | 6% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.8%3.5–4.2 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 14.6%12.1–17.5 | 12.8% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.2%12.9–17.7 | 11.3% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 30.8%26.5–35.7 | 25.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 14.6%12.2–17.2 | 16.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 41.1%35.4–46.8 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 11.6%9.6–13.7 | 7.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.6%76.5–82.5 | 80.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 55.7%52.1–59.1 | 63.5% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87%85.1–88.5 | 89.2% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75.3%72.6–77.9 | 77.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 62%57.2–66.5 | 66.8% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.2%68–81.3 | 78.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 20.1%17.3–23.3 | 17.5% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33.6%28.8–38.4 | 34.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 27.1%23.4–30.8 | 26.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 22.9%19.6–26.4 | 17.2% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 19.9%17.3–22.8 | 14.5% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 11.5%10–13.2 | 8.2% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 12%10.5–13.6 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 21%18.1–24.3 | 14.1% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 31%27.1–35.2 | 27.2% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.7%13.7–18 | 13.4% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.6%13.7–17.6 | 12.1% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 6%5.3–6.8 | 5.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 6.8%6.1–7.6 | 5.2% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.9%8.7–11.2 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5%4.5–5.6 | 3.8% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Ellenville
Is Ellenville a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Ellenville is healthier than 32% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health, #680 of 755 in New York. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Ellenville?
CDC estimates 35% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.4% and 41.1%, against 28.8% across New York and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Ellenville?
Ellenville Regional Hospital in Ellenville, 2.2 miles in a straight line from Ellenville’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Ellenville have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 11.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 9.6–13.7%), 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 Ellenville more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Ellenville.
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.