Photo: Jim.henderson · CC BY 4.0On CDC estimates, Spring Valley is healthier than 12% of U.S. towns
Spring Valley differs from New York on 26 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 24 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Spring Valley. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Spring Valley
Making ends meet is harder in Spring Valley
1 in 5 adults were threatened with a utility shut-off (19.2%), more than twice the New York rate. Food insecurity (36.5% vs 17.2%) and no reliable transportation (18% vs 8.6%) are higher too. 35.7% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.1% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Spring Valley
48.8% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.5% across New York. Among those 65 and older, 24.2% have lost all their teeth (New York 12.8%). Checkups ↓
More Spring Valley adults get no exercise
2 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (38.5%), vs 25.9% 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 Spring Valley’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
What’s behind Spring Valley’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Spring Valley is healthier than 12% of U.S. towns, #751 of 755 in New York. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 28% of U.S. towns); no exercise pulls it down (better than 4%).
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). Spring Valley’s median household income is $57,196; among the 8,087 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($43K–$71K), it’s healthier than 18%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Spring Valley compares well: high cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years), 32.5% (U.S. 37.1%); cancer, other than skin cancer, 4.5% (U.S. 7.9%).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
35.7% of Spring Valley adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Keeping up with care
Share of Spring Valley adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
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.
Out of every 100 Spring Valley adults…
Spring Valley runs below NY on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 6. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 9% of Spring Valley residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across New York. Cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Spring Valley
3 community health centers in Spring Valley, 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 Spring Valley; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How Spring Valley adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Spring Valley runs above New York.
2 in 5 Spring Valley 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.
Spring Valley and the towns around it
Spring Valley’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Valley | D | 39.1% | 14% | 18.2% | CDC place |
| Nanuet | — | — | — | — | |
| Monsey | — | — | — | — | |
| Hillcrest | — | — | — | — | |
| New Hempstead | A | 27.5% | 9.1% | 10% | CDC place |
| Chestnut Ridge | A− | 28.8% | 10% | 10.7% | CDC place |
Nanuet, Monsey and Hillcrest: 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 Spring Valley adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Spring Valley
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Spring Valley is better than New York on 2 and worse on 24; on the rest, the New York figure falls inside Spring Valley’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Spring Valley | NY | U.S. | vs NY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 28%25.3–30.9 | 18.1% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.8%14.2–17.6 | 12.8% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.9%17.9–22 | 15% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 39.1%33.3–44.9 | 28.8% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 14%12.4–15.6 | 11.5% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 34.1%30.8–37.4 | 32.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 32.5%29–35.9 | 37.7% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 21.6%19.2–24 | 24% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 12.2%11–13.6 | 10.3% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 4.5%4.1–4.9 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 6%5.5–6.6 | 6.1% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 7.6%6.9–8.4 | 6% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.1%3.8–4.4 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 24.2%20.5–28.2 | 12.8% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 18.2%16–20.4 | 11.3% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 38.5%34.2–43 | 25.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 14.8%12.4–17.4 | 16.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 50.8%45.3–56.1 | 37.9% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 16.6%14.7–18.6 | 7.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.4%74.2–80.5 | 80.8% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 48.8%45.3–52.2 | 63.5% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 82.9%81–84.7 | 89.2% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 73.3%70.7–75.8 | 77.2% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 58.5%53.8–63.1 | 66.8% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.4%68.5–81.4 | 78.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 19%16.3–21.8 | 17.5% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 40.5%35.3–45.8 | 34.2% | 32.5% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 31.3%27.3–35.5 | 26.4% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 36.5%32.9–40.1 | 17.2% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 30.1%27–33.4 | 14.5% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 19.2%17.1–21.5 | 8.2% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 18%16.2–20 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 35.7%32.5–38.9 | 14.1% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 33.4%29.7–37.2 | 27.2% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 17%15.1–18.9 | 13.4% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 18.6%16.7–20.5 | 12.1% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.1%4.6–5.7 | 5.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 9.4%8.7–10.2 | 5.2% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 12.4%11.2–13.6 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 6.5%6–7 | 3.8% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Spring Valley
Is Spring Valley a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Spring Valley is healthier than 12% of U.S. towns: D for health, #751 of 755 in New York. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 18%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Spring Valley?
CDC estimates 39.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 33.3% and 44.9%, against 28.8% across New York and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Spring Valley?
Good Samaritan Hospital of Suffern in Suffern, 4.4 miles in a straight line from Spring Valley’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Spring Valley have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 16.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 14.7–18.6%), 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 Spring Valley more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Spring Valley.
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.