Photo: Daniel Case · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Monroe is healthier than 86% of U.S. towns
Monroe beats New York on 12 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Monroe. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Monroe
What’s behind Monroe’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Monroe is healthier than 86% of U.S. towns, #203 of 755 in New York. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is smoking (fewer adults who smoke than 86% of towns); the weakest is no exercise, still better than 67%.
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). Monroe’s median household income is $109,851; among the 7,155 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($82K–$137K), it’s healthier than 77%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Monroe adults…
Monroe runs below NY on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 10% of Monroe residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across New York. Heart disease, COPD and stroke run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Monroe
No hospital or community health center in Monroe 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 Monroe; ≈ 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.
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Keeping up with care
Share of Monroe adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
How Monroe adults are doing
About the same as New York on each measure.
3 in 10 Monroe 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.
10.3% of Monroe adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Monroe and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe | A | 30% | 9.7% | 10.2% | CDC place |
| Walton Park | — | — | — | — |
Walton Park: 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 Monroe adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Monroe
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Monroe is better than New York on 12 and worse on 0; on the rest, the New York figure falls inside Monroe’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Monroe | NY | U.S. | vs NY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 15.7%13.7–18 | 18.1% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.8%10.4–13.3 | 12.8% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.7%13–16.5 | 15% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 30%25–35.2 | 28.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 9.7%8.4–11 | 11.5% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 28.7%25.5–31.9 | 32.6% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 33.5%29.8–37 | 37.7% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 22.1%19.6–24.6 | 24% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10%8.9–11.2 | 10.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.3%6.6–8 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.8%4.3–5.3 | 6.1% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5%4.3–5.7 | 6% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.6%2.4–2.9 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 6.7%5.3–8.3 | 12.8% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10.2%8.6–11.9 | 11.3% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 23%19.7–26.6 | 25.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.8%13.1–18.5 | 16.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.3%31.3–41.5 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.2%6.9–9.7 | 7.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.1%75.8–82 | 80.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 68.1%64.9–71.1 | 63.5% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89.4%87.8–90.7 | 89.2% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 74.5%71.2–77.4 | 77.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 68.1%63.4–72.5 | 66.8% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 80.1%73.6–85.6 | 78.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 17%14.5–19.6 | 17.5% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 30.7%26.7–35.3 | 34.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.6%20.6–27 | 26.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 13.6%11.6–15.9 | 17.2% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 13.1%11.4–15.1 | 14.5% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7%6.1–8 | 8.2% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.4%6.6–8.4 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 10.3%8.8–12.1 | 14.1% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 23.5%20.4–26.7 | 27.2% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10.5%9–12 | 13.4% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.3%9.9–12.7 | 12.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 4.7%4.2–5.3 | 5.6% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 4.2%3.8–4.7 | 5.2% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.4%5.6–7.2 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.1%2.7–3.4 | 3.8% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Monroe
Is Monroe a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Monroe is healthier than 86% of U.S. towns: A for health, #203 of 755 in New York. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 77%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Monroe?
CDC estimates 30% of adults have obesity, likely between 25% and 35.2%, against 28.8% across New York and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Monroe?
Garnet Health Medical Center in Middletown, 12.6 miles in a straight line from Monroe’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Monroe have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.9–9.7%), 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 Monroe more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Monroe.
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.