Photo: Daniel Case · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Red Hook is healthier than 96% of U.S. towns
Red Hook differs from New York on 16 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 15 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Red Hook. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Red Hook
Red Hook is older than New York, yet healthier on chronic conditions
Red Hook runs below New York on diabetes (8.5% vs 11.5%) and stroke (2.8% vs 3.4%). That’s despite an older population: 28% of residents are 65 or older (New York 18%). Conditions ↓
Cancer runs high in Red Hook
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.1%), vs 7.7% across New York. Age is part of it: 28% of residents are 65 or older (New York 18%), and cancer is more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Red Hook is an active town
Only 18.2% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 25.9% across New York. 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 Red Hook’s likely range.
What’s behind Red Hook’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Red Hook is healthier than 96% of U.S. towns. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is obesity (fewer adults with obesity than 96% of towns); the weakest is no exercise, still better than 91%.
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). Red Hook’s median household income is $107,411; among the 7,559 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($81K–$134K), it’s healthier than 98%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Red Hook adults…
Red Hook runs below NY on 3 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Red Hook is an older town: 28% 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 Red Hook as about how healthy they are.
Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
0.4 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Care in and near Red Hook
No hospital or community health center in Red Hook 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 Red Hook; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Red Hook adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
How Red Hook adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Red Hook does better than New York.
1 in 3 Red Hook 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.
6.4% of Red Hook adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Red Hook and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Hook | A+ | 24.7% | 8.5% | 8.4% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Red Hook adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Red Hook
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Red Hook is better than New York on 15 and worse on 1; on the rest, the New York figure falls inside Red Hook’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Red Hook | NY | U.S. | vs NY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 12.3%10–15 | 18.1% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 10.7%9–12.5 | 12.8% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.6%11.6–15.7 | 15% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 24.7%20.2–29.6 | 28.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 8.5%7.1–10 | 11.5% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 31.2%27.8–34.8 | 32.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.1%32.5–39.9 | 37.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 25.8%22.9–28.8 | 24% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.1%8.9–11.4 | 10.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.1%9–11.1 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.6%4.8–6.6 | 6.1% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 5.2%4.1–6.5 | 6% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 2.8%2.4–3.3 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9.6%7.8–11.7 | 12.8% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 8.4%6.3–10.7 | 11.3% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 18.2%14.6–22.2 | 25.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 15.4%13–18.3 | 16.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33.1%28.4–38.1 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 4.6%3.5–6 | 7.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.6%77.6–83.5 | 80.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 70.1%67–72.9 | 63.5% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 90.6%88.7–92.2 | 89.2% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.8%76.1–81.4 | 77.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 72.6%68.3–76.5 | 66.8% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 80.9%75.1–85.8 | 78.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 19.1%16.4–22.2 | 17.5% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 31.3%26.7–36.2 | 34.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.6%17.4–24.2 | 26.4% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 8.3%6.3–10.7 | 17.2% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 7.7%6.1–9.5 | 14.5% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.4%3.6–5.4 | 8.2% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.2%4.2–6.3 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 6.4%4.8–8.6 | 14.1% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 23.3%19.6–27.3 | 27.2% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10.4%8.4–12.8 | 13.4% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 10.1%8.3–12.1 | 12.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.6%4.8–6.5 | 5.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.4%2.9–4.1 | 5.2% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6%4.9–7.3 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.6%2.1–3.2 | 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 Red Hook
Is Red Hook a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Red Hook is healthier than 96% of U.S. towns: A+ for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 98%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Red Hook?
CDC estimates 24.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 20.2% and 29.6%, against 28.8% across New York and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Red Hook?
Northern Dutchess Hospital in Rhinebeck, 4.4 miles in a straight line from Red Hook’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Red Hook have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 4.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 3.5–6%), 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 Red Hook more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from A− to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Red Hook.
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.