Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Kaser is healthier than 90%
Kaser differs from New York on 28 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 5 better, 23 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Kaser. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Kaser
Smoking is more common in Kaser
1 in 4 adults smoke cigarettes (23.1%), about twice the New York rate. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Kaser
47.5% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.5% across New York. Among those 65 and older, 33.1% have lost all their teeth (New York 12.8%). Checkups ↓
Mental distress runs high in Kaser
1 in 4 adults are in frequent mental distress (26.9%), vs 15% across New York. Depression is above the state too: 28.6%, vs 17.5% across New York. Mind & connection ↓
Kaser is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Kaser is healthier than 22%. Against the 312 towns with similar household incomes ($20K–$34K), it’s healthier than 90%. 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 Kaser’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to C+.
What’s behind Kaser’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Kaser is healthier than 22% of U.S. towns, #714 of 755 in New York. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 93% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (near the bottom of U.S. towns).
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). Kaser’s median household income is $26,848; among the 312 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($20K–$34K), it’s healthier than 90%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Most New York towns score higher on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Kaser is healthier than 5% of graded towns, against 22% nationally.
Where Kaser compares well: high blood pressure, 26.4% (U.S. 34.4%); high cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years), 27.8% (U.S. 37.1%); arthritis, 18.7% (U.S. 25.3%).
Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
0.1 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Kaser adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
How Kaser adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Kaser runs above New York.
2 in 5 Kaser 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.
Out of every 100 Kaser adults…
Kaser runs below NY on 5 of 12 conditions and above it on 5. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 2% of Kaser residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across New York. Arthritis, cancer and diabetes run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Kaser
No hospital or community health center in Kaser 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 Kaser; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
38.2% of Kaser adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Kaser and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaser | C− | 35.8% | 8.7% | 23.1% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Kaser adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Kaser
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Kaser is better than New York on 5 and worse on 23; on the rest, the New York figure falls inside Kaser’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Kaser | NY | U.S. | vs NY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 26.2%22.5–30 | 18.1% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.3%14.3–18.4 | 12.8% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 26.9%24–29.8 | 15% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35.8%30.3–41.9 | 28.8% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 8.7%7.6–9.8 | 11.5% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 26.4%23.5–29.4 | 32.6% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 27.8%24.7–31 | 37.7% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 18.7%16.6–20.9 | 24% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 13.4%11.9–15 | 10.3% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 4.4%3.9–4.8 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.6%5–6.2 | 6.1% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 9.8%8.5–11.1 | 6% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.1%2.8–3.4 | 3.4% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 33.1%28.7–37.8 | 12.8% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 23.1%19.9–26.4 | 11.3% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 34.9%30.1–39.8 | 25.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 19.2%16.1–22.7 | 16.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 47.2%41.8–52.8 | 37.9% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 11.2%8.8–13.9 | 7.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 72.2%68.3–76.1 | 80.8% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 47.5%43.7–51 | 63.5% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 72.7%68.9–76.4 | 89.2% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 62.2%59.3–65.1 | 77.2% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 52.1%47.3–56.7 | 66.8% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 68%60–75.1 | 78.9% | 76.4% | Worse |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 28.6%24.9–32.4 | 17.5% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 42%36.7–47.2 | 34.2% | 32.5% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26.4%22.6–30.4 | 26.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 33.4%28.4–39.2 | 17.2% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 24%20.7–27.7 | 14.5% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 17.3%15–19.8 | 8.2% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 18.6%16.1–21.7 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 38.2%33.4–44 | 14.1% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 36.5%31.8–41.3 | 27.2% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.7%11.9–15.6 | 13.4% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 24.6%21.5–27.9 | 12.1% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 6%5.3–6.7 | 5.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 8.3%7.3–9.4 | 5.2% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 15.7%13.6–18 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.6%4.9–6.2 | 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 Kaser
Is Kaser a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Kaser is healthier than 22% of U.S. towns: C− for health, #714 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 Kaser?
CDC estimates 35.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.3% and 41.9%, against 28.8% across New York and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Kaser?
Good Samaritan Hospital of Suffern in Suffern, 3.5 miles in a straight line from Kaser’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Kaser have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 11.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.8–13.9%), 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 Kaser more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to C+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Kaser.
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.