Photo: Daniel Case · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Newburgh residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Newburgh, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 12550, 12589, 12586, 12542. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Newburgh
Making ends meet is harder in Newburgh
1 in 10 adults were threatened with a utility shut-off (10.4%), vs 8.2% across New York. Housing insecurity (18.2% vs 14.5%) and no reliable transportation (10.5% vs 8.6%) are higher too. Everyday needs ↓
1 in 9 working-age adults in Newburgh has no health insurance
10.7% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 7.9% across New York. Checkups ↓
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 Newburgh’s likely range; Newburgh’s figures come from ZIP codes 12550, 12589, 12586, 12542, which may reach past town lines.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
17.3% of Newburgh adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Keeping up with care
Share of Newburgh adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
Out of every 100 Newburgh adults…
Newburgh runs below NY on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Newburgh
No hospital or community health center in Newburgh 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 Newburgh; ≈ 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.
12 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Newburgh adults are doing
About the same as New York on each measure.
1 in 3 Newburgh 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.
Newburgh 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newburgh | C− | 38.6% | 13.8% | 15.2% | CDC place |
| Montgomery | A− | 31.2% | 10.4% | 11.9% | ZIP codes |
| Gardnertown | — | — | — | — | |
| Balmville | — | — | — | — | |
| Wappinger | A | 27.8% | 9.6% | 11% | ZIP codes |
| Plattekill | A− | 31% | 10.4% | 12.5% | ZIP codes |
| Fishkill | A | 28.3% | 9.9% | 11.1% | ZIP codes |
| New Windsor | A− | 30.8% | 10.5% | 10.9% | ZIP codes |
Gardnertown and Balmville: Census-designated places inside larger towns, graded as part of them. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Newburgh adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Newburgh
Why doesn’t Newburgh have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Newburgh.
What hospital is closest to Newburgh?
Montefiore St. Luke's Cornwall in Newburgh, 4.3 miles in a straight line from Newburgh’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Newburgh?
7 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Cornerstone Family Healthcare at Plattekill in Wallkill, 4.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Newburgh.
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.