Photo: Irina S.B. · CC BY 4.0On CDC estimates, Pound Ridge is among the healthiest U.S. towns
Pound Ridge differs from New York on 24 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 23 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 10576, 10506. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Pound Ridge
Pound Ridge is older than New York, yet healthier on chronic conditions
Pound Ridge runs below New York on four chronic conditions, most of all COPD (4.1% vs 6%), diabetes (8.4% vs 11.5%) and stroke (2.5% vs 3.4%). That’s despite an older population: 26% of residents are 65 or older (New York 18%). Conditions ↓
Cancer runs high in Pound Ridge
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11%), vs 7.7% across New York. Age is part of it: 26% of residents are 65 or older (New York 18%), and cancer is more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Pound Ridge is an active town
Only 14.9% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 25.9% across New York. The town has 51 miles of trails across 16 parks and preserves. Habits ↓
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 Pound Ridge’s likely range; Pound Ridge’s figures come from ZIP codes 10576, 10506, which may reach past town lines.
What’s behind Pound Ridge’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Pound Ridge is among the healthiest U.S. towns, #9 of 755 in New York. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is fair or poor health (fewer adults who rate their health fair or poor than almost every town); the weakest is diabetes, still better than 95%.
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). Pound Ridge’s median household income is $250,001; among the 436 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($188K–$313K), it’s healthier than 85%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Pound Ridge adults…
Pound Ridge runs below NY on 7 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Pound Ridge is an older town: 26% of residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across New York. Cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Pound Ridge as about how healthy they are.
Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
51 miles of trails across 16 parks and preserves
Care in and near Pound Ridge
No hospital or community health center in Pound Ridge 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 Pound Ridge; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Pound Ridge adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
How Pound Ridge adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Pound Ridge does better than New York.
1 in 4 Pound Ridge 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.
3.7% of Pound Ridge adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Pound Ridge and the towns around it
Pound Ridge’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pound Ridge | A+ | 22.1% | 8.4% | 6.4% | ZIP codes |
| North Castle | A+ | 21.4% | 7.7% | 6.2% | ZIP codes |
| Lewisboro | A+ | 22.5% | 8.3% | 6.9% | ZIP codes |
| Bedford | A+ | 23.8% | 8.7% | 8.2% | ZIP codes |
| Scotts Corners | — | — | — | — |
Scotts Corners: 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 Pound Ridge adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Pound Ridge
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Pound Ridge is better than New York on 23 and worse on 1; on the rest, the New York figure falls inside Pound Ridge’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Pound Ridge | NY | U.S. | vs NY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 9.7%8.1–11.5 | 18.1% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 9.3%8–10.7 | 12.8% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.2%9.7–12.8 | 15% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 22.1%18.8–25.3 | 28.8% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 8.4%7.1–9.6 | 11.5% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 28.6%25.7–31.4 | 32.6% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.6%35.6–41.4 | 37.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 25.9%23.3–28.4 | 24% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9%8–10 | 10.3% | 9.9% | Better |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 11%9.9–11.9 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.3%4.6–6.1 | 6.1% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 4.1%3.4–5 | 6% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.5%2.2–2.9 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 5.9%4.7–7.2 | 12.8% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 6.4%4.9–8.1 | 11.3% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 14.9%12.3–17.5 | 25.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 15.8%13.7–17.9 | 16.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 29.7%26.5–33.2 | 37.9% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 3%2.4–3.8 | 7.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 82.8%80.5–84.7 | 80.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 79.7%77.5–81.7 | 63.5% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 93.6%92.5–94.4 | 89.2% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.9%75.9–81.5 | 77.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 74.3%70.9–77.4 | 66.8% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 83.2%78.3–87.3 | 78.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 15.9%13.9–18 | 17.5% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 26.4%22.9–29.7 | 34.2% | 32.5% | Better |
| Lack social and emotional support | 16.7%14.2–19.1 | 26.4% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 5.1%4–6.5 | 17.2% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 5.4%4.4–6.5 | 14.5% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 3.3%2.7–3.9 | 8.2% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 3.5%2.9–4.1 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 3.7%2.8–4.8 | 14.1% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 18.2%15.6–20.9 | 27.2% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 8.6%7.1–10.1 | 13.4% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 7.4%6.2–8.7 | 12.1% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.1%4.4–5.8 | 5.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 2.6%2.3–3.1 | 5.2% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 4.4%3.7–5.2 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.2%1.8–2.5 | 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 Pound Ridge
Is Pound Ridge a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Pound Ridge is among the healthiest U.S. towns: A+ for health, #9 of 755 in New York. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 85%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Pound Ridge?
CDC estimates 22.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 18.8% and 25.3%, against 28.8% across New York and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Pound Ridge?
Northern Westchester Hospital in Mount Kisco, 7.4 miles in a straight line from Pound Ridge’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in Pound Ridge have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 2.4–3.8%), 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 Pound Ridge more than anything measured there. Even at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade stays A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Pound Ridge.
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.