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CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Hankins, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Hankins. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hankins
Cancer and arthritis run high in Hankins
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.5%), vs 7.7% across New York. 3 in 10 adults have arthritis (29.7%), vs 24% across New York. In all, Hankins runs above New York on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Hankins keeps up with checkups
It beats New York on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (67.5% vs 63.5%) and cholesterol checks (91.5% vs 89.2%). Checkups ↓
Fewer Hankins 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 ↓
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 Hankins’ likely range.
Out of every 100 Hankins adults…
Hankins runs above NY on 3 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Hankins adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8.8% of Hankins adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Care in and near Hankins
No hospital or community health center in Hankins 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 Hankins; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Hankins adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Hankins runs above New York.
3 in 10 Hankins 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.
Hankins 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fremont | B+ | 30.3% | 11.8% | 12.6% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Hankins adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Hankins
Why doesn’t Hankins have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Hankins.
What hospital is closest to Hankins?
Garnet Health Medical Center Catskills in Callicoon, 6.9 miles in a straight line from Hankins’ 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 Hankins.
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.