Photo: Jim.henderson · Public domainWithin New York, Mount Vernon is healthier than 32% of graded towns
Mount Vernon differs from New York on 17 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 4 better, 13 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Mount Vernon. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Mount Vernon
Making ends meet is harder in Mount Vernon
1 in 7 adults were threatened with a utility shut-off (14%), vs 8.2% across New York. Food insecurity (24.3% vs 17.2%) and housing insecurity (21.9% vs 14.5%) are higher too. 22.9% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.1% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Diabetes and stroke run high in Mount Vernon
1 in 7 adults have diabetes (13.6%), vs 11.5% across New York. 1 in 25 adults have had a stroke (4%), vs 3.4% across New York. In all, Mount Vernon runs above New York on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Mount Vernon sleeps less
43.6% of adults sleep under 7 hours a night, vs 37.9% 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 Mount Vernon’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to B+.
What’s behind Mount Vernon’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Mount Vernon is healthier than 54% of U.S. towns, #513 of 755 in New York. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 70% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 28%).
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 Vernon’s median household income is $78,779; among the 10,812 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($59K–$98K), it’s healthier than 57%, about where its income would put it.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
22.9% of Mount Vernon adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Out of every 100 Mount Vernon adults…
Mount Vernon runs below NY on 3 of 12 conditions and above it on 4. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
3.2 miles of trails across 7 parks and preserves
Care in and near Mount Vernon
1 hospital and 2 community health centers in Mount Vernon, 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 Vernon; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Mount Vernon adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
How Mount Vernon adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Mount Vernon does better than New York.
1 in 3 Mount Vernon 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.
Mount Vernon and the towns around it
Mount Vernon’s Health Grade ranks 9th of 9 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 Vernon | B− | 33.2% | 13.6% | 12.8% | CDC place |
| Yonkers | B | 29.3% | 12.4% | 11.9% | CDC place |
| Pelham | A+ | 22.7% | 7.6% | 6.9% | ZIP 10803 |
| Pelham | A+ | 23.4% | 7.8% | 7.3% | CDC place |
| New York | B+ | 25.1% | 11.9% | 11.4% | CDC place |
| Pelham Manor | A+ | 21.9% | 7.3% | 6.4% | CDC place |
| Eastchester | A+ | 22.1% | 8.5% | 7.1% | ZIP codes |
| Eastchester | — | — | — | — |
Eastchester: 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 Mount Vernon adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Mount Vernon
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Mount Vernon is better than New York on 4 and worse on 13; on the rest, the New York figure falls inside Mount Vernon’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Mount Vernon | NY | U.S. | vs NY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 20.4%18.5–22.4 | 18.1% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13%11.7–14.4 | 12.8% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.3%14.7–17.9 | 15% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 33.2%29.5–36.8 | 28.8% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 13.6%12.1–15 | 11.5% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 35.4%32.8–37.9 | 32.6% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.1%31.4–36.7 | 37.7% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 24.8%22.7–26.8 | 24% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.4%10.3–12.6 | 10.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5.7%5.2–6.2 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.6%5.1–6.2 | 6.1% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 5.9%5.3–6.5 | 6% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 4%3.8–4.3 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 15.5%12.8–18.3 | 12.8% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.8%11.4–14.4 | 11.3% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 28.1%25.2–31 | 25.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 12.8%11–14.6 | 16.3% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 43.6%39.8–47.5 | 37.9% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.3%8.1–10.4 | 7.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 81.9%79.6–83.9 | 80.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 60.5%57.6–63.3 | 63.5% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89.6%88.3–90.7 | 89.2% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.3%74.9–79.5 | 77.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67.6%63.8–71 | 66.8% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 82.3%77.4–86.5 | 78.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 15.1%13.3–17 | 17.5% | 20.6% | Better |
| Feel lonely | 35.6%31.8–39.3 | 34.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 29%25.6–32.1 | 26.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 24.3%21.6–26.9 | 17.2% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 21.9%19.5–24.3 | 14.5% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 14%12.3–15.6 | 8.2% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 12.3%10.9–13.6 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 22.9%20.4–25.2 | 14.1% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 27.9%25.2–30.5 | 27.2% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.1%13.5–16.7 | 13.4% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.4%12.1–14.7 | 12.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 4.3%3.9–4.8 | 5.6% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 6.7%6.2–7.2 | 5.2% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.1%8.3–10 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.1%4.7–5.5 | 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 Mount Vernon
Is Mount Vernon a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Mount Vernon is healthier than 54% of U.S. towns: B− for health, #513 of 755 in New York. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 57%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Mount Vernon?
CDC estimates 33.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.5% and 36.8%, against 28.8% across New York and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Mount Vernon?
Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital in Mount Vernon, 0.6 miles in a straight line from Mount Vernon’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Mount Vernon have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.1–10.4%), 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 Vernon more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Mount Vernon.
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.