Where Lincolndale residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Lincolndale, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Lincolndale. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lincolndale
Lincolndale is an active town
Only 15.8% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 25.9% across New York. Habits ↓
COPD and diabetes are less common in Lincolndale
Lincolndale runs below New York on six chronic conditions, most of all COPD (4% vs 6%), diabetes (7.8% vs 11.5%) and stroke (2.4% vs 3.4%). A young population is part of it: only 6% of residents are 65 or older (New York 18%). Conditions ↓
Lincolndale keeps up with checkups
It beats New York on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (74.9% vs 63.5%) and cholesterol checks (92.2% vs 89.2%). 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 Lincolndale’s likely range.
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.
Out of every 100 Lincolndale adults…
Lincolndale runs below NY on 7 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 6% of Lincolndale residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across New York. Heart disease, COPD and stroke run low partly because the town is young.
Keeping up with care
Share of Lincolndale adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
Care in and near Lincolndale
No hospital or community health center in Lincolndale 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 Lincolndale; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How Lincolndale adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Lincolndale does better than New York.
3 in 10 Lincolndale 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.
4.5% of Lincolndale adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Lincolndale and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shenorock | — | — | — | — |
Shenorock: a Census-designated place inside a larger town, graded as part of it. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Lincolndale adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Lincolndale
Why doesn’t Lincolndale have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Lincolndale.
What hospital is closest to Lincolndale?
Putnam Hospital Center in Carmel, 4.7 miles in a straight line from Lincolndale’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 Lincolndale?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Open Door Family Medical Center @ Brewster in Brewster, 7.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Lincolndale.
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.