Photo: Rolf Müller (User:Rolfmueller) · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Rhinebeck is healthier than 92% of U.S. towns
Rhinebeck differs from New York on 19 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 15 better, 4 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Rhinebeck. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Rhinebeck
Cancer, arthritis and heart disease run high in Rhinebeck
1 in 7 adults have had cancer (13.4%), vs 7.7% across New York. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (32.6%), vs 24% across New York. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.6%, vs 6.1% across New York. In all, Rhinebeck runs above New York on four of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 32% of residents are 65 or older (New York 18%), and cancer, arthritis and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Rhinebeck keeps up with checkups
It beats New York on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (83.9% vs 80.8%) and dentist visits (69% vs 63.5%). Checkups ↓
More high blood pressure in Rhinebeck, and more people treating it
37.9% of adults have high blood pressure (New York 32.6%), but 83.3% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.2% statewide. Checkups ↓
Rhinebeck has a top-rated hospital
Northern Dutchess Hospital is rated 4 of 5 stars by Medicare and has an emergency room. 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 Rhinebeck’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B+ to A+.
What’s behind Rhinebeck’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Rhinebeck is healthier than 92% of U.S. towns, #122 of 755 in New York. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is mental distress (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 97% of towns); the weakest is diabetes, still better than 74%.
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). Rhinebeck’s median household income is $70,496; among the 10,548 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($53K–$88K), it’s healthier than 100%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Rhinebeck adults…
Rhinebeck runs above NY on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Rhinebeck is an older town: 32% of residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across New York. Heart disease, arthritis and cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Rhinebeck as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Rhinebeck adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
Care in and near Rhinebeck
1 hospital in Rhinebeck, 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 Rhinebeck; ≈ 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.
0.1 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
How Rhinebeck adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Rhinebeck does better than New York.
3 in 10 Rhinebeck 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.
6.1% of Rhinebeck adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Rhinebeck and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhinebeck | A | 25.1% | 10.5% | 8.7% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Rhinebeck adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Rhinebeck
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Rhinebeck is better than New York on 15 and worse on 4; on the rest, the New York figure falls inside Rhinebeck’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Rhinebeck | NY | U.S. | vs NY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 13.7%11–17.1 | 18.1% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.1%10–14.4 | 12.8% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.3%10.5–14.3 | 15% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 25.1%20.4–30.2 | 28.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.5%8.7–12.3 | 11.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 37.9%33.8–42 | 32.6% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 41.3%37.1–45.3 | 37.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 32.6%29–36.3 | 24% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.1%8.9–11.4 | 10.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 13.4%12.1–14.8 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.6%6.4–8.9 | 6.1% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 6.5%5–8.4 | 6% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.7%3.1–4.4 | 3.4% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 11.3%9.2–13.7 | 12.8% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 8.7%6.4–11.3 | 11.3% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 20%15.7–24.9 | 25.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 12.9%10.8–15.2 | 16.3% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33%28.3–37.9 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 4.5%3.4–5.9 | 7.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 83.9%81.4–86.3 | 80.8% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 69%65.9–71.9 | 63.5% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 93.1%92–94.2 | 89.2% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 83.3%80.7–85.6 | 77.2% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 74.8%70.7–78.5 | 66.8% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 81.4%75.6–86.4 | 78.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 18%15.4–21 | 17.5% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 29.4%24.5–34.6 | 34.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 19.8%16.3–23.7 | 26.4% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 7.6%5.6–9.9 | 17.2% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 6.8%5.3–8.5 | 14.5% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.1%3.3–5 | 8.2% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 4.7%3.8–5.7 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 6.1%4.4–8.1 | 14.1% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 26.5%22–31.4 | 27.2% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.3%10.5–16.6 | 13.4% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 9.6%7.8–11.6 | 12.1% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.5%6.3–8.7 | 5.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 3.9%3.1–4.8 | 5.2% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.5%5.1–8.1 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.1%2.5–3.8 | 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 Rhinebeck
Is Rhinebeck a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Rhinebeck is healthier than 92% of U.S. towns: A for health, #122 of 755 in New York. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 100%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Rhinebeck?
CDC estimates 25.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 20.4% and 30.2%, against 28.8% across New York and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Rhinebeck?
Northern Dutchess Hospital in Rhinebeck, 0.6 miles in a straight line from Rhinebeck’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Rhinebeck have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 4.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 3.4–5.9%), 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 Rhinebeck 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 Rhinebeck.
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.