Photo: Daniel Case · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Highland residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Highland, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Highland. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Highland
Highland keeps up with checkups
It beats New York on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (70.1% vs 63.5%) and cholesterol checks (91.2% vs 89.2%). Checkups ↓
Cancer runs high in Highland
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10%), vs 7.7% across New York. Age is part of it: 25% of residents are 65 or older (New York 18%), and cancer is more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Fewer Highland 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 Highland’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Highland adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
Out of every 100 Highland adults…
Highland runs below NY on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Highland is an older town: 25% of residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across New York. Arthritis and cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Highland as about how healthy they are.
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 Highland adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Care in and near Highland
No hospital or community health center in Highland 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 Highland; ≈ 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.
0.9 miles of trails across 6 parks and preserves
How Highland adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Highland does better than New York.
3 in 10 Highland 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.
Highland 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lloyd | A | 28.9% | 9.6% | 10.5% | ZIP codes |
| Hyde Park | A− | 27.8% | 9.9% | 11.8% | ZIP codes |
| Poughkeepsie | A− | 29% | 10.1% | 11.4% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Highland adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Highland
Why doesn’t Highland have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Highland.
What hospital is closest to Highland?
Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie, 2.4 miles in a straight line from Highland’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Highland?
8 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Sun River Health Poughkeepsie Washington Street in Poughkeepsie, 2.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Highland.
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.