On CDC estimates, New Hempstead is healthier than 89% of U.S. towns
New Hempstead beats New York on 14 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for New Hempstead. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in New Hempstead
Against towns with similar incomes, New Hempstead’s lead shrinks
New Hempstead is healthier than 89% of U.S. towns, but 72% of the 4,929 towns with similar household incomes ($95K–$158K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Health varies a lot right around New Hempstead
Grades next door run from Wesley Hills (A) to New Square (D). New Hempstead is an A. Around town ↓
Fewer New Hempstead 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 ↓
Diabetes and stroke are less common in New Hempstead
New Hempstead runs below New York on four chronic conditions, most of all diabetes (9.1% vs 11.5%), stroke (2.8% vs 3.4%) and COPD (5% vs 6%). Conditions ↓
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 Hempstead’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B+ to A+.
What’s behind New Hempstead’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, New Hempstead is healthier than 89% of U.S. towns, #147 of 755 in New York. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is obesity (fewer adults with obesity than 91% of towns); the weakest is no exercise, still better than 68%.
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). New Hempstead’s median household income is $126,165; among the 4,929 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($95K–$158K), it’s healthier than 72%, about where its income would put it.
New Hempstead and the towns around it
New Hempstead’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Hempstead | A | 27.5% | 9.1% | 10% | CDC place |
| Hillcrest | — | — | — | — | |
| Wesley Hills | A | 27.3% | 8.3% | 9.7% | CDC place |
| Viola | — | — | — | — | |
| Monsey | — | — | — | — | |
| New Square | D | 39.3% | 10.5% | 29.2% | CDC place |
| Spring Valley | D | 39.1% | 14% | 18.2% | CDC place |
Hillcrest, Viola and Monsey: Census-designated places inside larger towns, graded as part of them. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
9.8% of New Hempstead adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Out of every 100 New Hempstead adults…
New Hempstead runs below NY on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near New Hempstead
No hospital or community health center in New Hempstead 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 Hempstead; ≈ 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of New Hempstead adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
How New Hempstead adults are doing
About the same as New York on each measure.
1 in 3 New Hempstead 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of New Hempstead adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for New Hempstead
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, New Hempstead is better than New York on 14 and worse on 0; on the rest, the New York figure falls inside New Hempstead’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | New Hempstead | NY | U.S. | vs NY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 14.8%12.6–17 | 18.1% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 10.9%9.5–12.4 | 12.8% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.1%13.2–17.1 | 15% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 27.5%22.8–32.7 | 28.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 9.1%7.9–10.5 | 11.5% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 28.4%25.5–31.7 | 32.6% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 33.8%30.4–37.4 | 37.7% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 21.1%18.7–23.6 | 24% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 10.6%9.4–11.8 | 10.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.2%6.6–8 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.1%4.6–5.7 | 6.1% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5%4.3–5.7 | 6% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.8%2.5–3 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 10%8.2–12.1 | 12.8% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10%8.3–11.8 | 11.3% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 22.9%19.5–26.6 | 25.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17.6%14.8–20.7 | 16.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 41.8%36.6–47.1 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.7%5.4–8.4 | 7.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 79%75.8–82 | 80.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 66.2%63.1–69.3 | 63.5% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.4%86.3–90.1 | 89.2% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76%73.2–78.6 | 77.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 69.2%64.9–73.5 | 66.8% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.9%72.7–84.3 | 78.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 18%15.5–20.9 | 17.5% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 35.7%30.7–40.8 | 34.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.5%20.8–28.1 | 26.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 12.7%10.5–15.1 | 17.2% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.7%9.9–13.6 | 14.5% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.4%5.4–7.3 | 8.2% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7%5.9–8.1 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 9.8%8.1–11.7 | 14.1% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 22.7%19.5–26.2 | 27.2% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10.4%8.9–11.9 | 13.4% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.5%9.8–13.4 | 12.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 4.9%4.3–5.5 | 5.6% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 4%3.6–4.5 | 5.2% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.6%5.7–7.6 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3%2.6–3.3 | 3.8% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 New Hempstead
Is New Hempstead a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, New Hempstead is healthier than 89% of U.S. towns: A for health, #147 of 755 in New York. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 72%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in New Hempstead?
CDC estimates 27.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 22.8% and 32.7%, against 28.8% across New York and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to New Hempstead?
Good Samaritan Hospital of Suffern in Suffern, 5.0 miles in a straight line from New Hempstead’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in New Hempstead have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.4–8.4%), 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 New Hempstead 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 New Hempstead.
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.