Where Glasco residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Glasco, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Glasco. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Glasco
Out of every 100 Glasco adults…
Glasco runs above NY on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Glasco is an older town: 33% of residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across New York. COPD, arthritis and cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Glasco as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Glasco
No hospital or community health center in Glasco 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 Glasco; ≈ 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
2.4 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Glasco adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
How Glasco adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Glasco runs above New York.
3 in 10 Glasco 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.
12.2% of Glasco adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Glasco 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saugerties South | — | — | — | — | |
| Saugerties | A− | 29.9% | 10.9% | 11.9% | ZIP 12477 |
| Red Hook | A | 26.7% | 9.4% | 10.2% | ZIP codes |
Saugerties South: a Census-designated place inside a larger town, graded as part of it. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Glasco adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Glasco
Why doesn’t Glasco have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Glasco.
What hospital is closest to Glasco?
Northern Dutchess Hospital in Rhinebeck, 7.7 miles in a straight line from Glasco’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Glasco?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Open Door Saugerties in Saugerties, 2.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Glasco.
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.