Photo: Daniel Case · CC BY-SA 3.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Hudson is healthier than 72%
Hudson trails New York on 11 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Hudson. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hudson
Dental care lags in Hudson
54.6% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.5% across New York. Among those 65 and older, 20.5% have lost all their teeth (New York 12.8%). Checkups ↓
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Hudson
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.5%), vs 6% across New York. 1 in 14 adults have heart disease (7.4%), vs 6.1% across New York. Stroke is also above the state: 4.1%, vs 3.4% across New York. In all, Hudson runs above New York on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Every town around Hudson scores healthier
All three graded neighbors are ahead of Hudson’s C+, from Greenport (B−) to Athens (A−). Around town ↓
Hudson is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Hudson is healthier than 40%. Against the 7,167 towns with similar household incomes ($41K–$68K), it’s healthier than 72%. Health Grade ↓
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 Hudson’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
What’s behind Hudson’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hudson is healthier than 40% of U.S. towns, #641 of 755 in New York. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 66% of U.S. towns); no exercise pulls it down (better than 24%).
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). Hudson’s median household income is $54,139; among the 7,167 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($41K–$68K), it’s healthier than 72%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Most New York towns score higher on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Hudson is healthier than 15% of graded towns, against 40% nationally.
Keeping up with care
Share of Hudson adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
Out of every 100 Hudson adults…
Hudson runs above NY on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Hudson and the towns around it
Hudson’s Health Grade ranks 4th of 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hudson | C+ | 34% | 13.4% | 15.9% | CDC place |
| Greenport | B− | 32.8% | 12.9% | 14.8% | ZIP 12534 |
| Lorenz Park | — | — | — | — | |
| Athens | B | 33.7% | 11.5% | 13.2% | ZIP codes |
| Athens | A− | 31.5% | 10.3% | 11.1% | CDC place |
Lorenz Park: a Census-designated place inside a larger town, graded as part of it. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Care in and near Hudson
1 hospital and 1 community health center in Hudson, 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 Hudson; ≈ 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 4 parks and preserves
How Hudson adults are doing
About the same as New York on each measure.
1 in 3 Hudson 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.
20.7% of Hudson adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Hudson adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Hudson
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Hudson is better than New York on 0 and worse on 11; on the rest, the New York figure falls inside Hudson’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Hudson | NY | U.S. | vs NY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 21.8%18.8–25 | 18.1% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.7%12.8–16.7 | 12.8% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.6%14.7–18.8 | 15% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 34%27.4–41.5 | 28.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13.4%11.5–15.3 | 11.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 36.5%32.5–40.8 | 32.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.2%35–43.5 | 37.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 27.9%24.7–31.3 | 24% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.3%10–12.7 | 10.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8%7.3–8.8 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.4%6.5–8.3 | 6.1% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8.5%7.2–9.7 | 6% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.1%3.7–4.6 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 20.5%17.1–24.3 | 12.8% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.9%13.3–18.6 | 11.3% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 29.7%25.1–35 | 25.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 14.7%12.1–17.6 | 16.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 40.3%33.9–46.9 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.4%7–10 | 7.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.1%76.8–83.1 | 80.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 54.6%51.1–58.2 | 63.5% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.7%86–89.3 | 89.2% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.2%75.4–80.7 | 77.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 63.9%59–68.5 | 66.8% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.8%67.4–81.4 | 78.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 19.7%16.7–23.1 | 17.5% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33.3%28.4–38.5 | 34.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26.8%23–30.8 | 26.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 21.1%18–24.6 | 17.2% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 16.3%14–18.9 | 14.5% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 10.6%9.2–12.2 | 8.2% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10.7%9.3–12.3 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 20.7%17.7–23.9 | 14.1% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 31.2%26.8–35.8 | 27.2% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.1%13.9–18.4 | 13.4% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.2%12.4–16.2 | 12.1% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.6%5.8–7.5 | 5.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.5%5.8–7.3 | 5.2% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.7%8.5–11 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5%4.4–5.6 | 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 Hudson
Is Hudson a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hudson is healthier than 40% of U.S. towns: ≈ C+ for health, #641 of 755 in New York. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Hudson?
CDC estimates 34% of adults have obesity, likely between 27.4% and 41.5%, against 28.8% across New York and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Hudson?
Columbia Memorial Hospital in Hudson, 0.6 miles in a straight line from Hudson’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
How many people in Hudson have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7–10%), 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 Hudson 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 Hudson.
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.