Photo: Doug Kerr · CC BY-SA 2.0On CDC estimates, Mount Kisco is healthier than 86% of U.S. towns
Mount Kisco differs from New York on 8 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 7 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Mount Kisco. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Mount Kisco
Mount Kisco has a five-star hospital
Northern Westchester Hospital is rated 5 of 5 stars by Medicare and has an emergency room. Getting care ↓
1 in 10 working-age adults in Mount Kisco has no health insurance
10.4% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 7.9% across New York. Checkups ↓
Mount Kisco adults report less loneliness
Loneliness (30.5% vs 34.2%) and lack of emotional support (22% 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 Mount Kisco’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B+ to A+.
What’s behind Mount Kisco’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Mount Kisco is healthier than 86% of U.S. towns, #188 of 755 in New York. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is obesity (fewer adults with obesity than 93% of towns); the weakest is no exercise, still better than 64%.
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). Mount Kisco’s median household income is $96,534; among the 9,092 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($72K–$121K), it’s healthier than 88%, about where its income would put it.
Care in and near Mount Kisco
1 hospital and 1 community health center in Mount Kisco, 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 Mount Kisco; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Mount Kisco adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
How Mount Kisco adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Mount Kisco does better than New York.
3 in 10 Mount Kisco 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 Mount Kisco adults…
Mount Kisco runs below NY on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
2.1 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
11.1% of Mount Kisco adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Mount Kisco and the towns around it
Mount Kisco’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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Kisco | A | 26.4% | 10.4% | 9.7% | CDC place |
| New Castle | A+ | 23.3% | 8.7% | 7.7% | ZIP codes |
| Bedford | A+ | 23.8% | 8.7% | 8.2% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Mount Kisco adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Mount Kisco
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Mount Kisco is better than New York on 7 and worse on 1; on the rest, the New York figure falls inside Mount Kisco’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Mount Kisco | NY | U.S. | vs NY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16.2%13.8–18.6 | 18.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.7%10.2–13.3 | 12.8% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.4%11.8–15 | 15% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 26.4%23.1–29.7 | 28.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.4%9.1–11.7 | 11.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 28.4%25.9–30.8 | 32.6% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.1%33.3–38.8 | 37.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 23.3%21.2–25.3 | 24% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9%8–9.9 | 10.3% | 9.9% | Better |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.8%7.1–8.5 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.6%4.9–6.3 | 6.1% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 5.1%4.3–6.1 | 6% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 2.9%2.6–3.3 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 6.9%5.5–8.4 | 12.8% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 9.7%8–11.6 | 11.3% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 23.5%20.2–26.8 | 25.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.6%13.5–17.6 | 16.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35%31.5–38.7 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10.4%8.3–12.7 | 7.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 79%76.3–81.2 | 80.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 67.5%64.7–70.1 | 63.5% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89.9%88.5–91.2 | 89.2% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75.6%72.9–78.1 | 77.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 63.8%60–67.4 | 66.8% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 81.2%76.1–85.6 | 78.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 15.5%13.6–17.5 | 17.5% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 30.5%26.8–34.1 | 34.2% | 32.5% | Better |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22%19–24.9 | 26.4% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 14.5%11.9–17.3 | 17.2% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 13.2%11.2–15.4 | 14.5% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.3%6.1–8.4 | 8.2% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.4%6.3–8.6 | 8.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 11.1%9.1–13.4 | 14.1% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 24%20.9–27 | 27.2% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11.6%9.9–13.3 | 13.4% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11%9.4–12.5 | 12.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.4%4.7–6.1 | 5.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.9%4.2–5.5 | 5.2% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.6%5.6–7.5 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.4%3–3.9 | 3.8% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Mount Kisco
Is Mount Kisco a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Mount Kisco is healthier than 86% of U.S. towns: A for health, #188 of 755 in New York. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 88%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Mount Kisco?
CDC estimates 26.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 23.1% and 29.7%, against 28.8% across New York and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Mount Kisco?
Northern Westchester Hospital in Mount Kisco, 0.4 miles in a straight line from Mount Kisco’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in Mount Kisco have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.3–12.7%), 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 Mount Kisco 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 Mount Kisco.
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.