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CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Montrose, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Montrose. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Montrose
Fewer Montrose adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below New York. 1 in 8 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Cancer runs high in Montrose
1 in 11 adults have had cancer (8.9%), vs 7.7% across New York. Conditions ↓
Montrose adults report less loneliness
Loneliness (30.1% vs 34.2%) and lack of emotional support (21.1% vs 26.4%) both run below 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 Montrose’s likely range.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
9.5% of Montrose adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Out of every 100 Montrose adults…
Montrose runs above NY on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 11% of Montrose residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across New York. Age-related conditions run low partly because the town is young.
How Montrose adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Montrose does better than New York.
3 in 10 Montrose 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.
Care in and near Montrose
No hospital or community health center in Montrose 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 Montrose; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
3 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Montrose adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
Montrose 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buchanan | A+ | 24.8% | 8.8% | 9% | CDC place |
| Verplanck | — | — | — | — | |
| Cortlandt | A | 24.5% | 9.8% | 8.8% | ZIP codes |
| Crugers | — | — | — | — | |
| Stony Point | A | 27.9% | 9.3% | 9.4% | ZIP codes |
| Stony Point | — | — | — | — |
Verplanck: fewer than 1,000 residents. Crugers and Stony Point: 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 Montrose adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Montrose
Why doesn’t Montrose have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Montrose.
What hospital is closest to Montrose?
Hudson Valley Hospital Center in Cortlandt Manor, 4.5 miles in a straight line from Montrose’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Montrose?
11 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Sun River Health Haverstraw in Haverstraw, 3.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Montrose.
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.