Photo: Daniel Case · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Halcott residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Halcott, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 12430, 12468. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Halcott
Cancer, COPD and heart disease run high in Halcott
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.3%), vs 7.7% across New York. 1 in 11 adults have COPD (8.7%), vs 6% across New York. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.7%, vs 6.1% across New York. In all, Halcott runs above New York on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Halcott, and more people treating it
40.5% of adults have high blood pressure (New York 32.6%), but 80.9% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.2% statewide. Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Halcott
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (13.9%), 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 Halcott’s likely range; Halcott’s figures come from ZIP codes 12430, 12468, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Halcott adults…
Halcott runs above NY on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Halcott 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.
18 miles of trails across 12 parks and preserves
Care in and near Halcott
No hospital or community health center in Halcott 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 Halcott; ≈ 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 Halcott adults are doing
About the same as New York on each measure.
3 in 10 Halcott 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.
12.1% of Halcott adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Halcott 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington | — | — | — | — | |
| Middletown | B− | 32.2% | 13.4% | 14.1% | ZIP codes |
| Roxbury | B+ | 31.5% | 12.4% | 12.6% | ZIP codes |
Lexington: 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 Halcott adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Halcott
Why doesn’t Halcott have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Halcott.
What hospital is closest to Halcott?
Margaretville Memorial Hospital in Margaretville, 9.9 miles in a straight line from Halcott’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Halcott.
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.