Photo: Daniel Case · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Firthcliffe residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Firthcliffe, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Firthcliffe. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Firthcliffe
Firthcliffe keeps up with checkups
It beats New York on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (71.7% vs 63.5%) and cholesterol checks (91.5% vs 89.2%). Checkups ↓
Cancer runs high in Firthcliffe
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.7%), vs 7.7% across New York. Conditions ↓
Firthcliffe is an active town
Only 20% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 25.9% 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 Firthcliffe’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Firthcliffe adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
Out of every 100 Firthcliffe adults…
Firthcliffe runs below NY on 3 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
1.2 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
Care in and near Firthcliffe
No hospital or community health center in Firthcliffe 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 Firthcliffe; ≈ 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 Firthcliffe adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Firthcliffe does better than New York.
3 in 10 Firthcliffe 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.
7% of Firthcliffe adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Firthcliffe 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cornwall-on-Hudson | A | 28.1% | 8.9% | 8.7% | CDC place |
| New Windsor | — | — | — | — | |
| Vails Gate | — | — | — | — | |
| New Windsor | A− | 30.8% | 10.5% | 10.9% | ZIP codes |
| Cornwall | A | 29.5% | 9.7% | 9.7% | ZIP codes |
New Windsor and Vails Gate: Census-designated places inside larger towns, graded as part of them. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Firthcliffe adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Firthcliffe
Why doesn’t Firthcliffe have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Firthcliffe.
What hospital is closest to Firthcliffe?
Montefiore St. Luke's Cornwall in Newburgh, 4.4 miles in a straight line from Firthcliffe’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Firthcliffe?
7 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Cornerstone Family Healthcare: the Centers for Womens Health and Adolescent and Pediatric Medicine in New Windsor, 1.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Firthcliffe.
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.