Grace Episcopal Church · Photo: Doug Kerr · CC BY-SA 2.0Within New York, Middletown is healthier than 12% of graded towns
Middletown differs from New York on 18 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 3 better, 15 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Middletown. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Middletown
Making ends meet is harder in Middletown
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (25.8%), vs 17.2% across New York. Utility shut-off threats (12.9% vs 8.2%) and housing insecurity (22.6% vs 14.5%) are higher too. 22.5% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.1% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
1 in 7 working-age adults in Middletown has no health insurance
13.8% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 7.9% across New York. Checkups ↓
More Middletown adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (32.3%), vs 25.9% 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 Middletown’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B.
What’s behind Middletown’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Middletown is healthier than 35% of U.S. towns, #664 of 755 in New York. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 59% of U.S. towns); no exercise pulls it down (better than 14%).
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). Middletown’s median household income is $79,346; among the 10,773 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($60K–$99K), it’s healthier than 29%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Middletown compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 6.1% (U.S. 7.9%).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
22.5% of Middletown adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Keeping up with care
Share of Middletown adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
7 miles of trails across 11 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Middletown adults…
Middletown runs below NY on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Middletown
2 community health centers in Middletown, 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 Middletown; ≈ 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).
How Middletown adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Middletown runs above New York.
1 in 3 Middletown adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
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Middletown and the towns around it
Middletown’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middletown | C+ | 35.9% | 13.2% | 13.9% | CDC place |
| Wallkill | B | 33.1% | 11.6% | 12.1% | ZIP codes |
| Washington Heights | — | — | — | — | |
| Mechanicstown | — | — | — | — | |
| Wawayanda | A− | 31.1% | 10.6% | 11% | ZIP codes |
Washington Heights and Mechanicstown: Census-designated places inside larger towns, graded as part of them. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Middletown adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Middletown
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Middletown is better than New York on 3 and worse on 15; on the rest, the New York figure falls inside Middletown’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Middletown | NY | U.S. | vs NY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 23.6%21–26.3 | 18.1% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15%13.4–16.7 | 12.8% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.2%15.4–19.1 | 15% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35.9%30.3–41.6 | 28.8% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 13.2%11.6–15 | 11.5% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 33.2%29.8–36.7 | 32.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 33.7%30.1–37.3 | 37.7% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 23.5%20.9–26.2 | 24% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11%9.7–12.2 | 10.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.1%5.6–6.7 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 6%5.4–6.6 | 6.1% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6.6%5.9–7.4 | 6% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.6%3.3–3.9 | 3.4% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 16.9%13.9–20.2 | 12.8% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.9%12.2–15.8 | 11.3% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 32.3%28.2–36.4 | 25.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 13.7%11.3–16.1 | 16.3% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 41.2%35.9–46.6 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 13.8%12–15.8 | 7.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.8%75.5–81.7 | 80.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 57.9%54.4–61.4 | 63.5% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.8%85.2–88.3 | 89.2% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75%72–77.7 | 77.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 63.7%58.7–68.2 | 66.8% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.8%71.9–84.4 | 78.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 17.1%14.6–19.7 | 17.5% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 34.1%29.8–38.6 | 34.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 28.2%24.8–31.8 | 26.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 25.8%23–28.9 | 17.2% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 22.6%20.2–25.2 | 14.5% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 12.9%11.4–14.5 | 8.2% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 13%11.6–14.4 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 22.5%20.1–25.1 | 14.1% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 30.8%27.2–34.4 | 27.2% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.2%13.5–17 | 13.4% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.1%13.5–16.8 | 12.1% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.5%4.9–6.2 | 5.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 7.3%6.6–7.9 | 5.2% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.5%8.5–10.5 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5%4.6–5.5 | 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 Middletown
Is Middletown a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Middletown is healthier than 35% of U.S. towns: ≈ C+ for health, #664 of 755 in New York. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 29%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Middletown?
CDC estimates 35.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.3% and 41.6%, against 28.8% across New York and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Middletown?
Garnet Health Medical Center in Middletown, 2.9 miles in a straight line from Middletown’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Middletown have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 13.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 12–15.8%), 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 Middletown 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 Middletown.
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.