Photo: Hayden Soloviev · CC BY 4.0Where North Hudson residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for North Hudson, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 12855. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in North Hudson
Cancer, COPD and arthritis run high in North Hudson
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.3%), vs 7.7% across New York. 1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.3%), vs 6% across New York. Arthritis is also above the state: 32.6%, vs 24% across New York. In all, North Hudson runs above New York on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Fewer North Hudson adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below New York. 1 in 9 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Nearly everyone in North Hudson is insured
Only 5% 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 North Hudson’s likely range; North Hudson’s figures come from ZIP code 12855, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 North Hudson adults…
North Hudson runs above NY on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
10.1% of North Hudson adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Keeping up with care
Share of North Hudson adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
Care in and near North Hudson
No hospital or community health center in North Hudson 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 North Hudson; ≈ 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.
100 miles of trails across 8 parks and preserves
How North Hudson adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, North Hudson does better than New York.
3 in 10 North Hudson 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.
North Hudson 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moriah | C | 37.4% | 12.3% | 16.7% | ZIP codes |
| Schroon | B+ | 34.4% | 12.5% | 12.3% | ZIP codes |
| Minerva | — | — | — | — | |
| Crown Point | B | 34.8% | 10.7% | 14.8% | ZIP codes |
| Keene | A− | 32.4% | 11% | 11.2% | ZIP codes |
| Newcomb | — | — | — | — | |
| Elizabethtown | B+ | 34% | 11.2% | 12.5% | ZIP codes |
Minerva and Newcomb: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of North Hudson adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in North Hudson
Why doesn’t North Hudson have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for North Hudson.
What hospital is closest to North Hudson?
Elizabethtown Community Hospital in Elizabethtown, 15.3 miles in a straight line from North Hudson’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in North Hudson.
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.