Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Orange is healthier than 85%
Orange differs from New York on 15 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 6 better, 9 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 14812, 14891, 14815, 14870. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Orange
COPD, cancer and arthritis run high in Orange
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.2%), vs 6% across New York. 1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.8%), vs 7.7% across New York. Arthritis is also above the state: 30%, vs 24% across New York. In all, Orange runs above New York on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Depression is more common in Orange
1 in 5 adults have been diagnosed with depression (21.6%), vs 17.5% across New York. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 16.8%, vs 15% across New York. Mind & connection ↓
Smoking is more common in Orange
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (14.8%), vs 11.3% across New York. Habits ↓
Orange is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Orange is healthier than 60%. Against the 8,920 towns with similar household incomes ($45K–$75K), it’s healthier than 85%. 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 Orange’s likely range; Orange’s figures come from ZIP codes 14812, 14891, 14815, 14870, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A−.
What’s behind Orange’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Orange is healthier than 60% of U.S. towns. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 76% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 44%).
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). Orange’s median household income is $60,000; among the 8,920 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($45K–$75K), it’s healthier than 85%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Orange adults…
Orange runs above NY on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
How Orange adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Orange runs above New York.
1 in 3 Orange adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
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Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
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Care in and near Orange
No hospital or community health center in Orange 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 Orange; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Orange adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
12.9% of Orange adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Orange and the towns around it
Orange’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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Orange adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Orange
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Orange is better than New York on 6 and worse on 9; on the rest, the New York figure falls inside Orange’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Orange | NY | U.S. | vs NY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 18%16–20.3 | 18.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.5%13.1–16 | 12.8% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.8%15.3–18.5 | 15% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 31.9%26.8–37.4 | 28.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.3%10.1–12.7 | 11.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 35.6%32.6–38.7 | 32.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.8%34.7–41 | 37.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 30%27.5–32.7 | 24% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.3%10.3–12.4 | 10.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.8%9.1–10.6 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.4%6.7–8.1 | 6.1% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8.2%7.3–9.2 | 6% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.7%3.5–4.1 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 13.6%11.6–15.8 | 12.8% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.8%13–17 | 11.3% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 25.1%21.9–28.8 | 25.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17.3%15–19.6 | 16.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.1%32.2–42 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.7%4.7–6.7 | 7.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.6%78.1–83 | 80.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 61.9%58.9–64.6 | 63.5% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.9%87.6–90 | 89.2% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.3%76.1–80.3 | 77.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 68.3%64.5–71.8 | 66.8% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.5%69.7–80.5 | 78.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.6%19.2–24.2 | 17.5% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 31.7%27.9–35.6 | 34.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.2%20.4–26 | 26.4% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 13.4%11.5–15.4 | 17.2% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.2%9.9–12.7 | 14.5% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.1%6.3–8 | 8.2% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.5%6.7–8.4 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 12.9%11–14.8 | 14.1% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 29.3%26.3–32.8 | 27.2% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.6%13–16.4 | 13.4% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.4%12–15 | 12.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.9%6.3–7.6 | 5.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 4.8%4.4–5.4 | 5.2% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.5%7.6–9.5 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4%3.6–4.5 | 3.8% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Orange
Is Orange a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Orange is healthier than 60% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Orange?
CDC estimates 31.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 26.8% and 37.4%, against 28.8% across New York and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Orange?
Schuyler Hospital in Montour Falls, 9.0 miles in a straight line from Orange’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Orange have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.7–6.7%), 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 Orange more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Orange.
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.