Where Ruby residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Ruby, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Ruby. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ruby
Cancer and arthritis run high in Ruby
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.8%), vs 7.7% across New York. 3 in 10 adults have arthritis (27.8%), vs 24% across New York. Conditions ↓
Fewer Ruby adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below New York. 1 in 10 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Ruby is an active town
Only 21.8% 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 Ruby’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Ruby adults…
Ruby runs below NY on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8.2% of Ruby adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
0.3 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Ruby
No hospital or community health center in Ruby 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 Ruby; ≈ 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 Ruby adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
How Ruby adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Ruby does better than New York.
3 in 10 Ruby 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.
Ruby and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ulster | B+ | 31.2% | 11.3% | 12.8% | ZIP codes |
| Kingston | — | — | — | — | |
| Saugerties | A− | 29.9% | 10.9% | 11.9% | ZIP 12477 |
Kingston: 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 Ruby adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Ruby
Why doesn’t Ruby have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Ruby.
What hospital is closest to Ruby?
Healthalliance Hospital Marys Avenue Campus in Kingston, 6.0 miles in a straight line from Ruby’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Ruby?
4 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Open Door Saugerties in Saugerties, 5.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Ruby.
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. 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.