Photo: Alexisrael · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Ramapo as a whole is healthier than 68% of U.S. towns
Ramapo trails New York on 1 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 10901, 10977, 10952, 10974. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ramapo
What’s behind Ramapo’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Ramapo is healthier than 68% of U.S. towns, #380 of 755 in New York. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 80% of U.S. towns); no exercise pulls it down (better than 37%).
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). Ramapo’s median household income is $82,463; among the 10,586 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($62K–$103K), it’s healthier than 73%, about where its income would put it.
Most New York towns score higher on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Ramapo is healthier than 50% of graded towns, against 68% nationally.
At 161,564 residents, Ramapo is graded like any town, from one citywide estimate; its rank among the 395 U.S. cities over 100,000 is the fairer comparison.
Ramapo and the towns around it
Ramapo’s Health Grade ranks 6th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ramapo | B+ | 31% | 10.6% | 12.7% | ZIP codes |
| Clarkstown | A | 26.6% | 9.9% | 8.4% | ZIP codes |
| Chestnut Ridge | A− | 28.8% | 10% | 10.7% | CDC place |
| New City | — | — | — | — | |
| Orangetown | A | 25.8% | 9.2% | 8.2% | ZIP codes |
| Pearl River | — | — | — | — | |
| Nanuet | — | — | — | — | |
| Hillcrest | — | — | — | — |
New City, Pearl River, Nanuet and Hillcrest: Census-designated places inside larger towns, graded as part of them. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Out of every 100 Ramapo adults…
On every condition, Ramapo is about the same as New York. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 11% of Ramapo residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across New York. Age-related conditions run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Ramapo
1 hospital and 2 community health centers in Ramapo, 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 Ramapo; ≈ 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.
106 miles of trails across 10 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Ramapo adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
How Ramapo adults are doing
About the same as New York on each measure.
1 in 3 Ramapo 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.
16.4% of Ramapo adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Ramapo adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Ramapo
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Ramapo is better than New York on 0 and worse on 1; on the rest, the New York figure falls inside Ramapo’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Ramapo | NY | U.S. | vs NY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 18.4%16.2–20.6 | 18.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.8%11.3–14.3 | 12.8% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.2%14.4–18 | 15% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 31%25.8–36.4 | 28.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.6%9.4–12.1 | 11.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 31.4%28.1–34.8 | 32.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.2%31.6–38.8 | 37.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 23.6%21–26.3 | 24% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11%9.8–12.2 | 10.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.8%7.1–8.5 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 6%5.4–6.7 | 6.1% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6.4%5.8–7.2 | 6% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.3%3–3.6 | 3.4% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 13.8%11.4–16.4 | 12.8% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.7%11–14.5 | 11.3% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 27.4%23.7–31.2 | 25.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.2%13.6–18.9 | 16.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 42.8%37.6–48.1 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.6%7.4–10 | 7.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.5%76.5–82.4 | 80.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 63.6%60.4–66.6 | 63.5% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.6%86.1–89.1 | 89.2% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.4%73.7–79 | 77.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66.9%62.5–71.1 | 66.8% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.8%71.3–83.4 | 78.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 18.9%16.3–21.8 | 17.5% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 35.2%30.4–40.2 | 34.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.3%20.9–27.9 | 26.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 17.9%15.5–20.3 | 17.2% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 15.3%13.3–17.5 | 14.5% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9.3%8.1–10.6 | 8.2% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.4%8.3–10.6 | 8.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 16.4%14.4–18.5 | 14.1% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 26.4%23.1–29.7 | 27.2% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.9%11.2–14.5 | 13.4% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.2%11.8–14.8 | 12.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.7%5.1–6.4 | 5.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 5.5%5–6 | 5.2% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.5%7.6–9.4 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4%3.6–4.4 | 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 Ramapo
Is Ramapo a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Ramapo is healthier than 68% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health, #380 of 755 in New York. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 73%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Ramapo?
CDC estimates 31% of adults have obesity, likely between 25.8% and 36.4%, against 28.8% across New York and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Ramapo?
Good Samaritan Hospital of Suffern in Suffern, 2.5 miles in a straight line from Ramapo’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Ramapo have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.4–10%), 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 Ramapo 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 Ramapo.
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.