Photo: Daniel Case · CC BY-SA 3.0Where High Falls residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for High Falls, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for High Falls. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in High Falls
Cancer and depression run high in High Falls
1 in 11 adults have had cancer (9.3%), vs 7.7% across New York. 1 in 5 adults have been diagnosed with depression (20.6%), vs 17.5% across New York. In all, High Falls runs above New York on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Fewer High Falls adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below New York. 1 in 9 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
High Falls adults report less loneliness
Loneliness (28.5% vs 34.2%) and lack of emotional support (20.7% 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 High Falls’ likely range.
Out of every 100 High Falls adults…
High Falls runs below NY on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
9.7% of High Falls adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
How High Falls adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, High Falls runs above New York.
3 in 10 High Falls 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 High Falls
No hospital or community health center in High Falls 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 High Falls; ≈ 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of High Falls adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
High Falls and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of High Falls adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in High Falls
Why doesn’t High Falls have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for High Falls.
What hospital is closest to High Falls?
Healthalliance Hospital Marys Avenue Campus in Kingston, 9.1 miles in a straight line from High Falls’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near High Falls?
4 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is New Paltz Family Health Center in New Paltz, 6.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in High Falls.
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.