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CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for New Hackensack, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for New Hackensack. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in New Hackensack
New Hackensack keeps up with checkups
It beats New York on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (69.2% vs 63.5%) and cholesterol checks (91.6% vs 89.2%). Checkups ↓
Cancer runs high in New Hackensack
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.6%), vs 7.7% across New York. Age is part of it: 27% of residents are 65 or older (New York 18%), and cancer is more common later in life. Conditions ↓
New Hackensack is an active town
Only 20% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 25.9% 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 New Hackensack’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of New Hackensack adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
Out of every 100 New Hackensack adults…
New Hackensack runs below NY on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
New Hackensack is an older town: 27% of residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across New York. Arthritis and cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in New Hackensack as about how healthy they are.
Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Care in and near New Hackensack
No hospital or community health center in New Hackensack 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 New Hackensack; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How New Hackensack adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, New Hackensack does better than New York.
3 in 10 New Hackensack 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8% of New Hackensack adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
New Hackensack 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Myers Corner | — | — | — | — | |
| East Fishkill | A | 27.3% | 9% | 10.6% | ZIP codes |
| Wappinger | A | 27.8% | 9.6% | 11% | ZIP codes |
Myers Corner: 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 New Hackensack adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in New Hackensack
Why doesn’t New Hackensack have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for New Hackensack.
What hospital is closest to New Hackensack?
Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie, 6.5 miles in a straight line from New Hackensack’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 New Hackensack?
5 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Hudson Valley Regional Community Health Centers - Dutchess in Poughkeepsie, 4.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in New Hackensack.
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.