Where Monsey residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Monsey, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Monsey. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Monsey
Smoking is more common in Monsey
1 in 4 adults smoke cigarettes (24.3%), about twice the New York rate. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Monsey
43.6% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.5% across New York. Among those 65 and older, 30.6% have lost all their teeth (New York 12.8%). Checkups ↓
Mental distress runs high in Monsey
1 in 4 adults are in frequent mental distress (25.1%), vs 15% across New York. Depression is above the state too: 26.9%, vs 17.5% across New York. Mind & connection ↓
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 Monsey’s likely range.
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 Monsey adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
How Monsey adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Monsey runs above New York.
2 in 5 Monsey 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 Monsey adults…
Monsey runs below NY on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 7. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 7% of Monsey residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across New York. Cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Monsey
1 community health center in Monsey, 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 Monsey; ≈ 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.
38.9% of Monsey adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Monsey 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Valley | D | 39.1% | 14% | 18.2% | CDC place |
| Viola | — | — | — | — | |
| Airmont | B+ | 29.4% | 10.5% | 12.4% | CDC place |
| New Hempstead | A | 27.5% | 9.1% | 10% | CDC place |
| Chestnut Ridge | A− | 28.8% | 10% | 10.7% | CDC place |
Viola: 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 Monsey adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Monsey
Why doesn’t Monsey have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Monsey.
What hospital is closest to Monsey?
Good Samaritan Hospital of Suffern in Suffern, 3.0 miles in a straight line from Monsey’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 Monsey?
14 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Hillcrest Pediatrics in Airmont, 0.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Monsey.
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.