Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, New Square is healthier than 74%
New Square differs from New York on 26 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 3 better, 23 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for New Square. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in New Square
Smoking is more common in New Square
3 in 10 adults smoke cigarettes (29.2%), more than twice the New York rate. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in New Square
36.9% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.5% across New York. Among those 65 and older, 47.6% have lost all their teeth (New York 12.8%). Checkups ↓
COPD, depression and obesity run high in New Square
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.6%), about twice the New York rate. 3 in 10 adults have been diagnosed with depression (29.6%), vs 17.5% across New York. Obesity is also above the state: 39.3%, vs 28.8% across New York. In all, New Square runs above New York on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
New Square is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, New Square is healthier than 11%. Against the 722 towns with similar household incomes ($24K–$39K), it’s healthier than 74%. Health Grade ↓
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 Square’s likely range.
What’s behind New Square’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, New Square is healthier than 11% of U.S. towns, #753 of 755 in New York. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 74% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (near the bottom of U.S. towns).
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 Square’s median household income is $31,443; among the 722 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($24K–$39K), it’s healthier than 74%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Where New Square compares well: high cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years), 29.9% (U.S. 37.1%); arthritis, 21.3% (U.S. 25.3%); cancer, other than skin cancer, 4.5% (U.S. 7.9%).
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.
Keeping up with care
Share of New Square adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
Out of every 100 New Square adults…
New Square runs below NY on 3 of 12 conditions and above it on 5. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 3% of New Square residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across New York. Arthritis and cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near New Square
1 community health center in New Square, 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 New Square; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How New Square adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, New Square runs above New York.
2 in 5 New Square 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.
50.6% of New Square adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
New Square 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Square | D | 39.3% | 10.5% | 29.2% | CDC place |
| Hillcrest | — | — | — | — | |
| New Hempstead | A | 27.5% | 9.1% | 10% | CDC place |
Hillcrest: 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 Square adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for New Square
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, New Square is better than New York on 3 and worse on 23; on the rest, the New York figure falls inside New Square’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | New Square | NY | U.S. | vs NY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 32.2%27.8–36.6 | 18.1% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.3%16.9–21.8 | 12.8% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 28.6%25.7–31.7 | 15% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 39.3%33.8–45.2 | 28.8% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 10.5%9.2–11.9 | 11.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 30.1%27–33.4 | 32.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 29.9%26.7–33.3 | 37.7% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 21.3%19–23.8 | 24% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 14%12.5–15.8 | 10.3% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 4.5%4.1–5 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.6%5.9–7.3 | 6.1% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 12.6%11–14.3 | 6% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.8%3.4–4.2 | 3.4% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 47.6%42.2–53.3 | 12.8% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 29.2%25.3–33.1 | 11.3% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 40.9%35.5–46.4 | 25.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 17.7%14.9–20.9 | 16.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 49.9%44.4–55.3 | 37.9% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 13.5%10.6–17 | 7.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 72.4%68.5–76.2 | 80.8% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 36.9%33.5–40.3 | 63.5% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 70.8%67.2–74.7 | 89.2% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 63.8%60.7–66.8 | 77.2% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 49.3%44.1–54.4 | 66.8% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 66.5%58.2–74.1 | 78.9% | 76.4% | Worse |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 29.6%26–33.5 | 17.5% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 42.1%36.9–47.4 | 34.2% | 32.5% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 27.3%23.4–31.6 | 26.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 42.2%36.3–48.4 | 17.2% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 29.2%25.3–33.7 | 14.5% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 22.5%19.7–25.8 | 8.2% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 23%19.8–26.5 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 50.6%44.8–56.6 | 14.1% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 41.4%36.2–46.7 | 27.2% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 17.3%15.1–19.7 | 13.4% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 27.8%24.3–31.4 | 12.1% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.8%6–7.7 | 5.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 10.8%9.4–12.3 | 5.2% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 19.2%16.6–22 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 7.5%6.6–8.5 | 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 New Square
Is New Square a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, New Square is healthier than 11% of U.S. towns: D for health, #753 of 755 in New York. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in New Square?
CDC estimates 39.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 33.8% and 45.2%, against 28.8% across New York and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to New Square?
Good Samaritan Hospital of Suffern in Suffern, 5.8 miles in a straight line from New Square’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in New Square have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 13.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 10.6–17%), 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 Square more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in New Square.
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.