Photo: Doug Kerr · CC BY-SA 2.0Where Sparrow Bush residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Sparrow Bush, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Sparrow Bush. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Sparrow Bush
Cancer and arthritis run high in Sparrow Bush
1 in 11 adults have had cancer (9.4%), vs 7.7% across New York. 3 in 10 adults have arthritis (28.1%), vs 24% across New York. Age is part of it: 29% of residents are 65 or older (New York 18%), and cancer and arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Fewer Sparrow Bush adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below New York. 1 in 8 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Nearly everyone in Sparrow Bush is insured
Only 5.5% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 7.9% across New York. Checkups ↓
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 Sparrow Bush’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Sparrow Bush adults…
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Sparrow Bush is an older town: 29% 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 Sparrow Bush as about how healthy they are.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
10.9% of Sparrow Bush adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Keeping up with care
Share of Sparrow Bush adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
Care in and near Sparrow Bush
No hospital or community health center in Sparrow Bush 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 Sparrow Bush; ≈ 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.
3.8 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Sparrow Bush adults are doing
About the same as New York on each measure.
3 in 10 Sparrow Bush 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.
Sparrow Bush 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deerpark | B | 31.3% | 11.4% | 13.4% | ZIP codes |
| Port Jervis | C− | 34.9% | 13% | 17.1% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Sparrow Bush adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Sparrow Bush
Why doesn’t Sparrow Bush have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Sparrow Bush.
What hospital is closest to Sparrow Bush?
Bon Secours Community Hospital in Port Jervis, 2.7 miles in a straight line from Sparrow Bush’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 Sparrow Bush?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Cornerstone Family Health Care at Port Jervis in Port Jervis, 2.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Sparrow Bush.
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.