Photo: Daniel Case · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Hamptonburgh is healthier than 87% of U.S. towns
Hamptonburgh differs from New York on 14 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 13 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 10916, 12549, 10941, 10924. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hamptonburgh
Against towns with similar incomes, Hamptonburgh’s lead shrinks
Hamptonburgh is healthier than 87% of U.S. towns, but 71% of the 5,411 towns with similar household incomes ($92K–$153K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Fewer Hamptonburgh adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below New York. 1 in 10 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Cancer runs high in Hamptonburgh
1 in 11 adults have had cancer (9.2%), vs 7.7% across New York. Conditions ↓
Hamptonburgh adults report less loneliness
Loneliness (29.2% vs 34.2%) and lack of emotional support (21.7% vs 26.4%) both run below New York. Mind & connection ↓
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 Hamptonburgh’s likely range; Hamptonburgh’s figures come from ZIP codes 10916, 12549, 10941, 10924, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A+.
What’s behind Hamptonburgh’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hamptonburgh is healthier than 87% of U.S. towns, #179 of 755 in New York. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is mental distress (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 87% of towns); the weakest is no exercise, still better than 75%.
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). Hamptonburgh’s median household income is $122,250; among the 5,411 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($92K–$153K), it’s healthier than 71%, about where its income would put it.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8.2% of Hamptonburgh adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Out of every 100 Hamptonburgh adults…
Hamptonburgh runs below NY on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
How Hamptonburgh adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Hamptonburgh does better than New York.
3 in 10 Hamptonburgh 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.
Care in and near Hamptonburgh
No hospital or community health center in Hamptonburgh 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 Hamptonburgh; ≈ 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.
7.6 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Hamptonburgh adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
Hamptonburgh and the towns around it
Hamptonburgh has the best Health Grade of the 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamptonburgh | A | 29.5% | 10.1% | 10.1% | ZIP codes |
| Wallkill | B | 33.1% | 11.6% | 12.1% | ZIP codes |
| Montgomery | A− | 31.2% | 10.4% | 11.9% | ZIP codes |
| New Windsor | A− | 30.8% | 10.5% | 10.9% | ZIP codes |
| Goshen | A | 29.3% | 10.3% | 10.1% | ZIP codes |
| Maybrook | A− | 31.8% | 10.5% | 11.1% | CDC place |
| Blooming Grove | B+ | 31% | 9.8% | 12.3% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Hamptonburgh adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Hamptonburgh
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Hamptonburgh is better than New York on 13 and worse on 1; on the rest, the New York figure falls inside Hamptonburgh’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Hamptonburgh | NY | U.S. | vs NY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 14.7%12.4–17.4 | 18.1% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12%10.3–13.9 | 12.8% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.3%12.5–16.3 | 15% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 29.5%24.5–35 | 28.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.1%8.7–11.8 | 11.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 31.5%28.1–35.3 | 32.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.1%32.4–39.8 | 37.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 25.6%22.8–28.8 | 24% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.3%9.1–11.6 | 10.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.2%8.3–10.1 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.7%4.9–6.4 | 6.1% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 5.5%4.6–6.6 | 6% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 2.9%2.6–3.3 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8.2%6.5–10.2 | 12.8% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10.1%8–12.5 | 11.3% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 21.6%18–25.7 | 25.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 15.5%12.9–18.1 | 16.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.2%31.1–41.4 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.6%4.5–6.9 | 7.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.9%77.8–83.7 | 80.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 69.2%65.9–72.3 | 63.5% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 91%89.5–92.2 | 89.2% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.6%74.4–80.4 | 77.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 71.1%66.6–75.3 | 66.8% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 80.7%74.2–86.1 | 78.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 17.6%15–20.4 | 17.5% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 29.2%25.2–33.3 | 34.2% | 32.5% | Better |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.7%18.7–25 | 26.4% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 10.4%8.5–12.5 | 17.2% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.1%8.5–12 | 14.5% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.6%4.8–6.6 | 8.2% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.1%5.2–7 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8.2%6.6–10 | 14.1% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 23.7%20.3–27.7 | 27.2% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11.1%9.3–13.2 | 13.4% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 10.5%9–12.3 | 12.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.5%4.8–6.2 | 5.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.9%3.4–4.4 | 5.2% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.2%5.4–7.3 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3%2.5–3.5 | 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 Hamptonburgh
Is Hamptonburgh a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hamptonburgh is healthier than 87% of U.S. towns: A for health, #179 of 755 in New York. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 71%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Hamptonburgh?
CDC estimates 29.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 24.5% and 35%, against 28.8% across New York and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Hamptonburgh?
Garnet Health Medical Center in Middletown, 6.4 miles in a straight line from Hamptonburgh’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Hamptonburgh have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.5–6.9%), 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 Hamptonburgh more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Hamptonburgh.
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.