Photo: Taurus876 at en.wikipedia · Public domainWhere Sparkill residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Sparkill, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Sparkill. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Sparkill
COPD and stroke are less common in Sparkill
Sparkill runs below New York on five chronic conditions, most of all COPD (4% vs 6%), stroke (2.4% vs 3.4%) and diabetes (8.2% vs 11.5%). A young population is part of it: only 10% of residents are 65 or older (New York 18%). Conditions ↓
Sparkill is an active town
Only 19.2% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 25.9% across New York. Habits ↓
Few Sparkill adults smoke
7.5% of adults smoke cigarettes, vs 11.3% 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 Sparkill’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Sparkill adults…
Sparkill runs below NY on 6 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 10% of Sparkill residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across New York. Heart disease, COPD and stroke run low partly because the town is young.
Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Care in and near Sparkill
No hospital or community health center in Sparkill 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 Sparkill; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Sparkill adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
How Sparkill adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Sparkill does better than New York.
1 in 3 Sparkill 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.
5.4% of Sparkill adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Sparkill 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orangeburg | — | — | — | — | |
| Tappan | — | — | — | — | |
| Piermont | A+ | 24.7% | 8.6% | 6.6% | CDC place |
Orangeburg and Tappan: Census-designated places inside larger towns, graded as part of them. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Sparkill adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Sparkill
Why doesn’t Sparkill have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Sparkill.
What hospital is closest to Sparkill?
Nyack Hospital in Nyack, 4.7 miles in a straight line from Sparkill’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 Sparkill?
31 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Open Door Hastings Echo Hills Art 31 in Hastings On Hudson, 3.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Sparkill.
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.