Photo: Alexisrael · CC BY-SA 3.0Within New York, Haverstraw is healthier than 9% of graded towns
Haverstraw differs from New York on 17 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 16 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Haverstraw. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Haverstraw
1 in 5 working-age adults in Haverstraw has no health insurance
19.9% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 7.9% across New York. Checkups ↓
Every town around Haverstraw scores healthier
All four graded neighbors are ahead of Haverstraw’s C, from West Haverstraw (B) to Croton-on-Hudson (A+). Around town ↓
More Haverstraw adults get no exercise
2 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (38.5%), 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 Haverstraw’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B−.
What’s behind Haverstraw’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Haverstraw is healthier than 30% of U.S. towns, #689 of 755 in New York. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 68% of U.S. towns); no exercise pulls it down (better than 4%).
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). Haverstraw’s median household income is $75,167; among the 10,851 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($56K–$94K), it’s healthier than 26%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Haverstraw compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 5.9% (U.S. 7.9%).
Keeping up with care
Share of Haverstraw adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
Haverstraw and the towns around it
Haverstraw’s Health Grade ranks 5th of 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haverstraw | C | 36.1% | 14.7% | 13.5% | CDC place |
| West Haverstraw | B | 33.3% | 12.2% | 11.4% | CDC place |
| Haverstraw | A− | 29.8% | 10.5% | 10.1% | ZIP codes |
| Clarkstown | A | 26.6% | 9.9% | 8.4% | ZIP codes |
| New City | — | — | — | — | |
| Cortlandt | A | 24.5% | 9.8% | 8.8% | ZIP codes |
| Croton-on-Hudson | A+ | 22.7% | 8.3% | 6.9% | CDC place |
New City: a Census-designated place inside a larger town, graded as part of it. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
4 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Haverstraw adults…
Haverstraw runs below NY on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Haverstraw
1 community health center in Haverstraw, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Haverstraw; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How Haverstraw adults are doing
About the same as New York on each measure.
4 in 10 Haverstraw 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.
25.7% of Haverstraw adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Haverstraw adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Haverstraw
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Haverstraw is better than New York on 1 and worse on 16; on the rest, the New York figure falls inside Haverstraw’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Haverstraw | NY | U.S. | vs NY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 27.2%24.1–30.6 | 18.1% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.8%14–17.7 | 12.8% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16%14.3–17.9 | 15% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36.1%30.5–41.8 | 28.8% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 14.7%13–16.5 | 11.5% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 33%29.7–36.3 | 32.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.2%32.6–39.8 | 37.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 22.7%20.2–25.3 | 24% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.3%9.2–11.5 | 10.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5.9%5.4–6.5 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.8%6.1–7.5 | 6.1% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6.6%5.8–7.4 | 6% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.8%3.5–4.2 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 14.4%11.8–17.3 | 12.8% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.5%11.6–15.7 | 11.3% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 38.5%34.1–43.3 | 25.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 14.2%11.9–16.8 | 16.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 45.6%40.2–51 | 37.9% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 19.9%16.8–23.4 | 7.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.1%74.9–81.2 | 80.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 55.7%52.2–59.1 | 63.5% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.2%84.2–88 | 89.2% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.2%73.4–78.9 | 77.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 60.9%56.2–65.6 | 66.8% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.5%71.2–83.2 | 78.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 16.5%14.2–19.2 | 17.5% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 37.3%32.3–42.4 | 34.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 28%24.1–32.1 | 26.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 30.9%26.9–35.5 | 17.2% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 25.7%22.4–29.2 | 14.5% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 14%12.1–16 | 8.2% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 14.2%12.3–16.3 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 25.7%22.2–29.4 | 14.1% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 32.3%28.5–36.3 | 27.2% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 17.3%15.2–19.6 | 13.4% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.8%14–17.8 | 12.1% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.4%5.7–7.2 | 5.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 9.2%8.2–10.2 | 5.2% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.2%9–11.5 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.8%5.2–6.4 | 3.8% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Haverstraw
Is Haverstraw a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Haverstraw is healthier than 30% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health, #689 of 755 in New York. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 26%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Haverstraw?
CDC estimates 36.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.5% and 41.8%, against 28.8% across New York and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Haverstraw?
Nyack Hospital in Nyack, 5.7 miles in a straight line from Haverstraw’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Haverstraw have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 19.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 16.8–23.4%), 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 Haverstraw more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Haverstraw.
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.