Photo: Evangeline.a · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Narrowsburg residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Narrowsburg, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Narrowsburg. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Narrowsburg
Cancer, heart disease and COPD run high in Narrowsburg
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.5%), vs 7.7% across New York. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.9%), vs 6.1% across New York. COPD is also above the state: 8.6%, vs 6% across New York. In all, Narrowsburg runs above New York on six of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 27% of residents are 65 or older (New York 18%), and cancer, heart disease and COPD are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Narrowsburg, and more people treating it
39.1% of adults have high blood pressure (New York 32.6%), but 80.7% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.2% statewide. Checkups ↓
Fewer Narrowsburg adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing and utility bills all run below New York. 1 in 8 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Narrowsburg’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Narrowsburg adults…
Narrowsburg runs above NY on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Narrowsburg is an older town: 27% of residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across New York. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Narrowsburg as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Narrowsburg adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
11.9% of Narrowsburg adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Care in and near Narrowsburg
No hospital or community health center in Narrowsburg 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 Narrowsburg; ≈ 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.
0.4 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Narrowsburg adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Narrowsburg does better than New York.
3 in 10 Narrowsburg 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.
Narrowsburg 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tusten | B | 30% | 12.5% | 12.9% | ZIP 12764 |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Narrowsburg adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Narrowsburg
Why doesn’t Narrowsburg have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Narrowsburg.
What hospital is closest to Narrowsburg?
Wayne Memorial Hospital in Honesdale, 10.9 miles in a straight line from Narrowsburg’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Narrowsburg.
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.