On CDC estimates, Hebron is healthier than 56% of U.S. towns
Hebron differs from New York on 18 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 7 better, 11 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 12865, 12832, 12809. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hebron
COPD, cancer and arthritis run high in Hebron
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.5%), vs 6% across New York. 1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.7%), vs 7.7% across New York. Arthritis is also above the state: 32.3%, vs 24% across New York. In all, Hebron runs above New York on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Hebron
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (14.7%), vs 11.3% across New York. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Hebron, and more people treating it
37.3% of adults have high blood pressure (New York 32.6%), but 79.7% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.2% statewide. Checkups ↓
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 Hebron’s likely range; Hebron’s figures come from ZIP codes 12865, 12832, 12809, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A−.
What’s behind Hebron’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hebron is healthier than 56% of U.S. towns. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 78% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 38%).
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). Hebron’s median household income is $73,205; among the 10,759 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($55K–$92K), it’s healthier than 66%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Hebron adults…
Hebron runs above NY on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
3.1 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Hebron adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
Care in and near Hebron
No hospital or community health center in Hebron 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 Hebron; ≈ 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 Hebron adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Hebron runs above New York.
3 in 10 Hebron 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.
12.5% of Hebron adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Hebron and the towns around it
Hebron’s Health Grade ranks 3rd 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Hebron adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Hebron
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Hebron is better than New York on 7 and worse on 11; on the rest, the New York figure falls inside Hebron’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Hebron | NY | U.S. | vs NY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 18.9%16.6–21.3 | 18.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.9%13.4–16.7 | 12.8% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.3%14.6–18 | 15% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 31.6%26.4–37.3 | 28.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.7%10.3–13.2 | 11.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 37.3%34–40.8 | 32.6% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 41.6%38–45.4 | 37.7% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 32.3%29.5–35.4 | 24% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.4%10.2–12.6 | 10.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.7%9.9–11.7 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.8%7–8.6 | 6.1% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8.5%7.5–9.6 | 6% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4%3.6–4.4 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 15.7%13–18.9 | 12.8% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.7%12.7–16.8 | 11.3% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 26.8%23.2–30.7 | 25.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.8%13.4–18.3 | 16.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.1%28.8–39.5 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.7%4.7–6.8 | 7.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 82.5%79.9–84.8 | 80.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 62.3%58.9–65.7 | 63.5% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89.8%88.6–91 | 89.2% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.7%77.3–82 | 77.2% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66.5%61.9–70.8 | 66.8% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.1%71.6–83.7 | 78.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 20.8%18.2–23.7 | 17.5% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 30.8%26.1–35.6 | 34.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.5%19.2–26 | 26.4% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 12.8%10.7–15.1 | 17.2% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.8%9.2–12.6 | 14.5% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7%6–8 | 8.2% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.2%6.3–8.3 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 12.5%10.6–14.7 | 14.1% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 31%27.6–34.6 | 27.2% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.7%13.9–17.7 | 13.4% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.1%11.7–14.6 | 12.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.4%6.6–8.2 | 5.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5%4.6–5.6 | 5.2% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.7%7.8–9.7 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.2%3.7–4.7 | 3.8% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Hebron
Is Hebron a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hebron is healthier than 56% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 66%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Hebron?
CDC estimates 31.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 26.4% and 37.3%, against 28.8% across New York and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Hebron?
Glens Falls Hospital in Glens Falls, 15.3 miles in a straight line from Hebron’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Hebron have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.7–6.8%), 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 Hebron more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Hebron.
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.