Photo: Daniel Case · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Kerhonkson residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Kerhonkson, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Kerhonkson. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Kerhonkson
Depression is more common in Kerhonkson
1 in 5 adults have been diagnosed with depression (21.3%), vs 17.5% across New York. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 17.3%, vs 15% across New York. Mind & connection ↓
Smoking is more common in Kerhonkson
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (14.7%), vs 11.3% across New York. Habits ↓
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 Kerhonkson’s likely range.
How Kerhonkson adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Kerhonkson runs above New York.
1 in 3 Kerhonkson 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.
Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
Out of every 100 Kerhonkson adults…
Kerhonkson runs above NY on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Kerhonkson
No hospital or community health center in Kerhonkson 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 Kerhonkson; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Kerhonkson adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
13.6% of Kerhonkson adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Kerhonkson and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accord | — | — | — | — |
Accord: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Kerhonkson adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Kerhonkson
Why doesn’t Kerhonkson have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Kerhonkson.
What hospital is closest to Kerhonkson?
Ellenville Regional Hospital in Ellenville, 6.4 miles in a straight line from Kerhonkson’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Kerhonkson?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Ellenville Family Health Center in Ellenville, 6.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Kerhonkson.
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.