Where Smallwood residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Smallwood, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Smallwood. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Smallwood
Cancer and arthritis run high in Smallwood
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (11.8%), vs 7.7% across New York. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (31.1%), vs 24% across New York. In all, Smallwood runs above New York on three of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 38% of residents are 65 or older (New York 18%), and cancer and arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Smallwood keeps up with checkups
It beats New York on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (68.9% vs 63.5%) and cholesterol checks (92.5% vs 89.2%). Checkups ↓
Smallwood adults report less loneliness
Loneliness (27.8% vs 34.2%), frequent mental distress (13% vs 15%) and lack of emotional support (20.2% vs 26.4%) all run below New York. Mind & connection ↓
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 Smallwood’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Smallwood adults…
Smallwood runs below NY on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 4. Tap one to see it as people.
Smallwood is an older town: 38% 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 Smallwood as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Smallwood adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
How Smallwood adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Smallwood does better than New York.
3 in 10 Smallwood 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.
Care in and near Smallwood
No hospital or community health center in Smallwood 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 Smallwood; ≈ 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.
1.7 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8.1% of Smallwood adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Smallwood 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Lake | — | — | — | — | |
| Mongaup Valley | — | — | — | — |
White Lake and Mongaup Valley: 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 Smallwood adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Smallwood
Why doesn’t Smallwood have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Smallwood.
What hospital is closest to Smallwood?
Garnet Health Medical Center Catskills in Harris, 6.4 miles in a straight line from Smallwood’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Smallwood?
4 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Oda Monticello Primary Health Care Center in Monticello, 6.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Smallwood.
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.