Photo: Daniel Case · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Peekskill is healthier than 82% of U.S. towns
Peekskill differs from New York on 9 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 8 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Peekskill. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Peekskill
1 in 9 working-age adults in Peekskill has no health insurance
10.7% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 7.9% across New York. Checkups ↓
COPD and heart disease are less common in Peekskill
Peekskill runs below New York on COPD (4.8% vs 6%) and heart disease (5.1% vs 6.1%). Conditions ↓
Peekskill has a community health center but no hospital
Sun River Health is in town and charges on a sliding scale by income. The nearest ER is Hudson Valley Hospital Center in Cortlandt Manor, 1.7 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 Peekskill’s likely range.
What’s behind Peekskill’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Peekskill is healthier than 82% of U.S. towns, #238 of 755 in New York. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is obesity (fewer adults with obesity than 88% of towns); the weakest is no exercise, still better than 59%.
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). Peekskill’s median household income is $85,954; among the 10,314 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($64K–$107K), it’s healthier than 89%, about where its income would put it.
Keeping up with care
Share of Peekskill adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
Out of every 100 Peekskill adults…
Peekskill runs below NY on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Peekskill
1 community health center in Peekskill, 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 Peekskill; ≈ 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.
9.7 miles of trails across 10 parks and preserves
How Peekskill adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Peekskill does better than New York.
1 in 3 Peekskill 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.
12.5% of Peekskill adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Peekskill and the towns around it
Peekskill’s Health Grade ranks 4th 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.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peekskill | A− | 28.4% | 10.8% | 10.1% | CDC place |
| Cortlandt | A | 24.5% | 9.8% | 8.8% | ZIP codes |
| Buchanan | A+ | 24.8% | 8.8% | 9% | CDC place |
| Stony Point | A | 27.9% | 9.3% | 9.4% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Peekskill adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Peekskill
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Peekskill is better than New York on 8 and worse on 1; on the rest, the New York figure falls inside Peekskill’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Peekskill | NY | U.S. | vs NY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16.6%14.8–18.6 | 18.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.8%10.5–13.1 | 12.8% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.3%12.8–15.8 | 15% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 28.4%24.9–31.7 | 28.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.8%9.5–12 | 11.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 29%26.6–31.4 | 32.6% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.8%32.1–37.5 | 37.7% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 22.5%20.5–24.5 | 24% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.5%8.5–10.6 | 10.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.7%6.1–7.3 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.1%4.6–5.7 | 6.1% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.8%4.2–5.4 | 6% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3%2.7–3.2 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 10.2%8.3–12.3 | 12.8% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10.1%8.8–11.6 | 11.3% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 24.4%21.5–27.4 | 25.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.4%13.3–17.4 | 16.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.3%34.6–42.1 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10.7%9.1–12.4 | 7.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.1%76.5–81.3 | 80.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 63.8%61–66.6 | 63.5% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89.7%88.4–90.9 | 89.2% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75.3%72.6–77.7 | 77.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67.8%64.1–71.3 | 66.8% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 80.5%75.1–85 | 78.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 15.3%13.5–17.3 | 17.5% | 20.6% | Better |
| Feel lonely | 32.4%28.6–36 | 34.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.6%21.4–27.6 | 26.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 16.4%14.2–18.8 | 17.2% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 15.7%13.6–17.8 | 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 | 8.4%7.3–9.4 | 8.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 12.5%10.8–14.3 | 14.1% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 24.2%21.6–27 | 27.2% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11.7%10.3–13.1 | 13.4% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.5%10.3–12.9 | 12.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 4.7%4.2–5.2 | 5.6% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 5%4.5–5.5 | 5.2% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.7%6–7.5 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.5%3.2–3.9 | 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 Peekskill
Is Peekskill a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Peekskill is healthier than 82% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #238 of 755 in New York. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 89%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Peekskill?
CDC estimates 28.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 24.9% and 31.7%, against 28.8% across New York and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Peekskill?
Hudson Valley Hospital Center in Cortlandt Manor, 1.7 miles in a straight line from Peekskill’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in Peekskill have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 9.1–12.4%), 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 Peekskill 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 Peekskill.
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.