On CDC estimates, Elmsford is healthier than 92% of U.S. towns
Elmsford differs from New York on 16 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 14 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Elmsford. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Elmsford
What’s behind Elmsford’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Elmsford is healthier than 92% of U.S. towns, #114 of 755 in New York. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is physical distress (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 95% of towns); the weakest is no exercise, still better than 72%.
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). Elmsford’s median household income is $120,179; among the 5,729 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($90K–$150K), it’s healthier than 87%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Elmsford adults…
Elmsford runs below NY on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 9% of Elmsford residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across New York. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Elmsford
No hospital or community health center in Elmsford 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 Elmsford; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
0.5 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Elmsford adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
How Elmsford adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Elmsford does better than New York.
1 in 3 Elmsford 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.
10.4% of Elmsford adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Elmsford and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Elmsford adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Elmsford
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Elmsford is better than New York on 14 and worse on 2; on the rest, the New York figure falls inside Elmsford’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Elmsford | NY | U.S. | vs NY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 14.5%12.4–16.6 | 18.1% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 10.2%8.9–11.5 | 12.8% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.5%12–15.1 | 15% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 26.1%22.7–29.4 | 28.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 9.4%8.2–10.6 | 11.5% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 25.7%23.3–27.9 | 32.6% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 32.5%29.9–35 | 37.7% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 18.6%16.8–20.4 | 24% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 8.8%7.8–9.8 | 10.3% | 9.9% | Better |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5.4%4.9–5.9 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.2%3.7–4.7 | 6.1% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 3.6%3.1–4.2 | 6% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.4%2.2–2.7 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 11.3%9.2–13.5 | 12.8% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 8.7%7.2–10.2 | 11.3% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 22.3%19.2–25.5 | 25.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 16%13.9–18.2 | 16.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.6%33.9–41.3 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.6%7.5–11.7 | 7.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 78%75.3–80.4 | 80.8% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 65.5%62.6–68.2 | 63.5% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89.4%87.8–90.9 | 89.2% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 72.9%70–75.4 | 77.2% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67.6%63.8–71.3 | 66.8% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 82.4%77.3–86.6 | 78.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 14.2%12.5–16.1 | 17.5% | 20.6% | Better |
| Feel lonely | 32.7%28.9–36.3 | 34.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25%21.7–28.2 | 26.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 14.7%11.9–17.4 | 17.2% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 14.4%12–16.7 | 14.5% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.5%6.3–8.7 | 8.2% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.5%6.4–8.6 | 8.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 10.4%8.3–12.5 | 14.1% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 21.3%18.5–24 | 27.2% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 9.5%8.2–10.9 | 13.4% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 10.5%9–12 | 12.1% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 4%3.5–4.5 | 5.6% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 4.3%3.8–4.9 | 5.2% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.7%5–6.5 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.9%2.5–3.3 | 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 Elmsford
Is Elmsford a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Elmsford is healthier than 92% of U.S. towns: A for health, #114 of 755 in New York. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 87%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Elmsford?
CDC estimates 26.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 22.7% and 29.4%, against 28.8% across New York and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Elmsford?
Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla, 2.3 miles in a straight line from Elmsford’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Elmsford have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.5–11.7%), 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 Elmsford 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 Elmsford.
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.