Where Shokan residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Shokan, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Shokan. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Shokan
Cancer and arthritis run high in Shokan
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.2%), vs 7.7% across New York. 3 in 10 adults have arthritis (30.2%), vs 24% across New York. In all, Shokan runs above New York on three of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 34% of residents are 65 or older (New York 18%), and cancer and arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Shokan keeps up with checkups
It beats New York on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (75% vs 63.5%) and cholesterol checks (92.1% vs 89.2%). Checkups ↓
Fewer Shokan 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 ↓
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 Shokan’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Shokan adults…
Shokan runs above NY on 3 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Shokan is an older town: 34% of residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across New York. Arthritis and cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Shokan as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Shokan adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8.4% of Shokan adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Care in and near Shokan
No hospital or community health center in Shokan 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 Shokan; ≈ 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
3 miles of trails across 8 parks and preserves
How Shokan adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Shokan does better than New York.
3 in 10 Shokan 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.
Shokan 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Shokan adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Shokan
Why doesn’t Shokan have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Shokan.
What hospital is closest to Shokan?
Healthalliance Hospital Marys Avenue Campus in Kingston, 11.7 miles in a straight line from Shokan’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Shokan.
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.