Photo: A1% · CC BY-SA 4.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Port Jervis is healthier than 62%
Port Jervis trails New York on 19 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Port Jervis. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Port Jervis
Every town around Port Jervis scores healthier
All three graded neighbors are ahead of Port Jervis’ C−, from Westfall Township (B) to Matamoras (A−). Around town ↓
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Port Jervis
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.3%), vs 6% across New York. 1 in 24 adults have had a stroke (4.2%), vs 3.4% across New York. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.4%, vs 6.1% across New York. In all, Port Jervis runs above New York on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Port Jervis
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17.1%), vs 11.3% across New York. Habits ↓
Port Jervis is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Port Jervis is healthier than 25%. Against the 4,983 towns with similar household incomes ($36K–$60K), it’s healthier than 62%. 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 Port Jervis’ likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B−.
What’s behind Port Jervis’ grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Port Jervis is healthier than 25% of U.S. towns, #709 of 755 in New York. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 60% of U.S. towns); no exercise pulls it down (better than 17%).
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). Port Jervis’ median household income is $47,917; among the 4,983 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($36K–$60K), it’s healthier than 62%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Most New York towns score higher on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Port Jervis is healthier than 6% of graded towns, against 25% nationally.
Port Jervis and the towns around it
Port Jervis’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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port Jervis | C− | 34.9% | 13% | 17.1% | CDC place |
| Deerpark | B | 31.3% | 11.4% | 13.4% | ZIP codes |
| Sparrow Bush | — | — | — | — |
Sparrow Bush: a Census-designated place inside a larger town, graded as part of it. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Out of every 100 Port Jervis adults…
Port Jervis runs above NY on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
12 miles of trails across 6 parks and preserves
Care in and near Port Jervis
1 hospital and 1 community health center in Port Jervis, 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 Port Jervis; ≈ 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 Port Jervis adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
How Port Jervis adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Port Jervis runs above New York.
1 in 3 Port Jervis adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
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Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
21% of Port Jervis adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Port Jervis adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Port Jervis
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Port Jervis is better than New York on 0 and worse on 19; on the rest, the New York figure falls inside Port Jervis’ likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Port Jervis | NY | U.S. | vs NY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 23.3%20.5–26.3 | 18.1% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.4%14.6–18.3 | 12.8% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.7%16.7–20.8 | 15% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 34.9%29.3–40.5 | 28.8% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 13%11.4–14.8 | 11.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 35.6%32.1–39.2 | 32.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.3%32.5–39.9 | 37.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 28.5%25.5–31.5 | 24% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.7%10.4–13.1 | 10.3% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.4%7.6–9.2 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.4%6.6–8.3 | 6.1% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9.3%8.2–10.5 | 6% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.2%3.8–4.6 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 16.5%13.4–19.9 | 12.8% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 17.1%14.8–19.5 | 11.3% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 31.6%27.4–35.8 | 25.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 14.1%11.7–16.7 | 16.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 39.9%34.7–45.2 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.5%8–10.9 | 7.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.2%76–82.1 | 80.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 57.3%53.6–60.8 | 63.5% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.7%85–88.3 | 89.2% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77%73.9–79.6 | 77.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64.8%59.8–69.5 | 66.8% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.7%68.4–82.1 | 78.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 20.4%17.5–23.3 | 17.5% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33%28.8–37.5 | 34.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25.9%22.7–29.4 | 26.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 21.6%18.8–24.5 | 17.2% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 17.7%15.7–20 | 14.5% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 10.8%9.6–12.2 | 8.2% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 11.3%10–12.6 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 21%18.4–23.5 | 14.1% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 33%29.1–36.9 | 27.2% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.8%14.7–19 | 13.4% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16%14.2–17.9 | 12.1% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7%6.2–7.8 | 5.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.8%6.1–7.5 | 5.2% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.6%9.4–11.8 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.2%4.6–5.7 | 3.8% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Port Jervis
Is Port Jervis a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Port Jervis is healthier than 25% of U.S. towns: ≈ C− for health, #709 of 755 in New York. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Port Jervis?
CDC estimates 34.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.3% and 40.5%, against 28.8% across New York and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Port Jervis?
Bon Secours Community Hospital in Port Jervis, 0.9 miles in a straight line from Port Jervis’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Port Jervis have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8–10.9%), 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 Port Jervis more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Port Jervis.
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.