Where Hillside residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Hillside, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Hillside. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hillside
Cancer, arthritis and heart disease run high in Hillside
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.5%), vs 7.7% across New York. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (31.7%), vs 24% across New York. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.8%, vs 6.1% across New York. In all, Hillside runs above New York on five of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 28% of residents are 65 or older (New York 18%), and cancer, arthritis and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Hillside, and more people treating it
40.3% of adults have high blood pressure (New York 32.6%), but 81.4% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.2% statewide. Checkups ↓
Hillside keeps up with checkups
It beats New York on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (83.7% vs 80.8%) and dentist visits (67.8% vs 63.5%). 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 Hillside’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Hillside adults…
Hillside runs above NY on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Hillside is an older town: 28% of residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across New York. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Hillside as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Hillside adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
Care in and near Hillside
No hospital or community health center in Hillside 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 Hillside; ≈ 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 Hillside adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Hillside does better than New York.
3 in 10 Hillside 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.
9.3% of Hillside adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Hillside 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Hillside adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Hillside
Why doesn’t Hillside have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Hillside.
What hospital is closest to Hillside?
Healthalliance Hospital Marys Avenue Campus in Kingston, 1.8 miles in a straight line from Hillside’s 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 Hillside?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Kingston Family Health Center in Kingston, 0.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Hillside.
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.