Photo: Irina S.B. · CC BY 4.0On CDC estimates, Sleepy Hollow is healthier than 73% of U.S. towns
Sleepy Hollow differs from New York on 9 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 4 better, 5 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Sleepy Hollow. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Sleepy Hollow
Every town around Sleepy Hollow scores healthier
All five graded neighbors are ahead of Sleepy Hollow’s B+, from Nyack (A) to Greenburgh (A+). Around town ↓
Many Sleepy Hollow adults are uninsured, but health holds up
1 in 7 working-age adults has no health insurance (14.5%, vs 7.9% across New York). Yet the share who say their health is fair or poor, 19.2%, is about level with the state’s 18.1%. Fewer get a yearly checkup: 78% vs 80.8%. Checkups ↓
Against towns with similar incomes, Sleepy Hollow’s lead shrinks
Sleepy Hollow is healthier than 73% of U.S. towns, but 57% of the 7,941 towns with similar household incomes ($78K–$130K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Sleepy Hollow has a top-rated hospital
Phelps 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 Sleepy Hollow’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
What’s behind Sleepy Hollow’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Sleepy Hollow is healthier than 73% of U.S. towns, #341 of 755 in New York. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 90% of U.S. towns); no exercise pulls it down (better than 40%).
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). Sleepy Hollow’s median household income is $104,313; among the 7,941 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($78K–$130K), it’s healthier than 57%, about where its income would put it.
Most New York towns score higher on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Sleepy Hollow is healthier than 55% of graded towns, against 73% nationally.
Sleepy Hollow and the towns around it
Sleepy Hollow’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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sleepy Hollow | B+ | 27.6% | 11.2% | 10.5% | CDC place |
| Mount Pleasant | A+ | 23.2% | 8.7% | 8.1% | ZIP codes |
| Greenburgh | A+ | 23.4% | 9.2% | 7.4% | ZIP codes |
| Tarrytown | A+ | 24.1% | 9.2% | 7.5% | CDC place |
| Orangetown | A | 25.8% | 9.2% | 8.2% | ZIP codes |
| Nyack | A | 29% | 10% | 8.2% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Keeping up with care
Share of Sleepy Hollow adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
Care in and near Sleepy Hollow
1 hospital and 1 community health center in Sleepy Hollow, 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 Sleepy Hollow; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Out of every 100 Sleepy Hollow adults…
Sleepy Hollow runs below NY on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
13 miles of trails across 10 parks and preserves
How Sleepy Hollow adults are doing
About the same as New York on each measure.
1 in 3 Sleepy Hollow 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.
15% of Sleepy Hollow adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Sleepy Hollow adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Sleepy Hollow
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Sleepy Hollow is better than New York on 4 and worse on 5; on the rest, the New York figure falls inside Sleepy Hollow’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Sleepy Hollow | NY | U.S. | vs NY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 19.2%16.9–21.8 | 18.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.9%11.4–14.5 | 12.8% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.4%12.7–16 | 15% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 27.6%24.1–30.8 | 28.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.2%9.9–12.6 | 11.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 27.9%25.4–30.2 | 32.6% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.6%32.8–38.2 | 37.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 22.4%20.3–24.3 | 24% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.1%8.1–10.1 | 10.3% | 9.9% | Better |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.1%6.4–7.7 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.6%5–6.2 | 6.1% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 5%4.4–5.7 | 6% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3%2.7–3.3 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 12.9%10.7–15.5 | 12.8% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10.5%8.9–12.2 | 11.3% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 27.1%23.8–30.5 | 25.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.3%13.2–17.4 | 16.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.7%33.1–40.4 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 14.5%11.9–17.6 | 7.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 78%75.2–80.3 | 80.8% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 61.4%58.6–64.2 | 63.5% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.5%86.8–90 | 89.2% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 74.5%71.7–77.1 | 77.2% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 62.4%58.6–66.1 | 66.8% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.3%71.5–82.4 | 78.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 15.8%13.7–17.7 | 17.5% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 32.3%28.5–35.9 | 34.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.7%20.7–26.8 | 26.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 19.6%16.7–22.8 | 17.2% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 17.2%14.7–19.8 | 14.5% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9%7.7–10.5 | 8.2% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.5%8.2–10.9 | 8.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 15%12.7–17.8 | 14.1% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 26.6%23.6–29.7 | 27.2% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13%11.3–14.8 | 13.4% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.7%11.1–14.4 | 12.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.6%4.9–6.2 | 5.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 6.2%5.5–7 | 5.2% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.5%6.6–8.5 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.1%3.6–4.6 | 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 Sleepy Hollow
Is Sleepy Hollow a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Sleepy Hollow is healthier than 73% of U.S. towns: B+ for health, #341 of 755 in New York. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 57%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Sleepy Hollow?
CDC estimates 27.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 24.1% and 30.8%, against 28.8% across New York and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Sleepy Hollow?
Phelps Hospital in Sleepy Hollow, 0.6 miles in a straight line from Sleepy Hollow’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Sleepy Hollow have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 14.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 11.9–17.6%), 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 Sleepy Hollow 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 Sleepy Hollow.
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.