Photo: Daniel Case · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Ossining is healthier than 86% of U.S. towns
Ossining differs from New York on 15 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 12 better, 3 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Ossining. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ossining
1 in 9 working-age adults in Ossining has no health insurance
11.3% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 7.9% across New York. Checkups ↓
COPD and stroke are less common in Ossining
Ossining runs below New York on five chronic conditions, most of all COPD (4.4% vs 6%), stroke (2.7% vs 3.4%) and heart disease (4.9% vs 6.1%). Conditions ↓
Ossining has a community health center but no hospital
Open Door Family Medical Center is in town and charges on a sliding scale by income. The nearest ER is Phelps Hospital in Sleepy Hollow, 3.5 miles away. Getting care ↓
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 Ossining’s likely range.
What’s behind Ossining’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Ossining is healthier than 86% of U.S. towns, #196 of 755 in New York. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is obesity (fewer adults with obesity than 90% of towns); the weakest is no exercise, still better than 62%.
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). Ossining’s median household income is $103,573; among the 8,035 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($78K–$129K), it’s healthier than 83%, about where its income would put it.
Keeping up with care
Share of Ossining adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
Out of every 100 Ossining adults…
Ossining runs below NY on 11 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Ossining
1 community health center in Ossining, 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 Ossining; ≈ 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.
5 miles of trails across 9 parks and preserves
How Ossining adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Ossining does better than New York.
1 in 3 Ossining 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.
12.3% of Ossining adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Ossining and the towns around it
Ossining’s Health Grade ranks 5th of 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ossining | A | 27.7% | 10.1% | 10.1% | CDC place |
| Briarcliff Manor | A+ | 21.4% | 9.1% | 6.4% | CDC place |
| Ossining | A+ | 24.2% | 9.6% | 8.1% | ZIP codes |
| Cortlandt | A | 24.5% | 9.8% | 8.8% | ZIP codes |
| Croton-on-Hudson | A+ | 22.7% | 8.3% | 6.9% | CDC place |
| Clarkstown | A | 26.6% | 9.9% | 8.4% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Ossining adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Ossining
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Ossining is better than New York on 12 and worse on 3; on the rest, the New York figure falls inside Ossining’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Ossining | NY | U.S. | vs NY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16.3%14.5–18.2 | 18.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.4%10.2–12.7 | 12.8% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.9%12.5–15.4 | 15% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 27.7%24.3–30.9 | 28.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.1%8.9–11.3 | 11.5% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 27.5%25.1–29.7 | 32.6% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.1%31.4–36.7 | 37.7% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 20.9%19–22.7 | 24% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 9%8.1–10 | 10.3% | 9.9% | Better |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.5%5.9–7 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.9%4.4–5.4 | 6.1% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.4%3.9–4.9 | 6% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.7%2.5–2.9 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8.1%6.5–9.8 | 12.8% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10.1%8.8–11.5 | 11.3% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 23.9%21.1–26.6 | 25.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16%13.8–18.1 | 16.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.8%34.2–41.6 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 11.3%9.6–12.9 | 7.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.2%75.6–80.5 | 80.8% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 65.1%62.2–67.8 | 63.5% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89.4%88–90.6 | 89.2% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 73.4%70.5–76 | 77.2% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65.7%62–69.3 | 66.8% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 81%75.7–85.4 | 78.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 15%13.1–16.8 | 17.5% | 20.6% | Better |
| Feel lonely | 32.1%28.2–35.5 | 34.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.5%21.4–27.3 | 26.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 16.4%14.1–18.5 | 17.2% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 15.7%13.7–17.7 | 14.5% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.5%7.3–9.6 | 8.2% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.3%7.3–9.3 | 8.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 12.3%10.6–14 | 14.1% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 23.4%20.9–26 | 27.2% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10.9%9.6–12.3 | 13.4% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.3%10.2–12.7 | 12.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 4.6%4.1–5.1 | 5.6% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 4.8%4.4–5.3 | 5.2% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.4%5.8–7.1 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.4%3.1–3.7 | 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 Ossining
Is Ossining a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Ossining is healthier than 86% of U.S. towns: A for health, #196 of 755 in New York. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 83%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Ossining?
CDC estimates 27.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 24.3% and 30.9%, against 28.8% across New York and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Ossining?
Phelps Hospital in Sleepy Hollow, 3.5 miles in a straight line from Ossining’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Ossining have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 11.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 9.6–12.9%), 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 Ossining 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 Ossining.
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.