On CDC estimates, Thomaston is healthier than 97% of U.S. towns
Thomaston differs from New York on 26 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 24 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Thomaston. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Thomaston
Depression and COPD are less common in Thomaston
Thomaston runs below New York on six chronic conditions, most of all depression (11.1% vs 17.5%), COPD (3.9% vs 6%) and stroke (2.5% vs 3.4%). Conditions ↓
Few Thomaston adults smoke
6.3% of adults smoke cigarettes, vs 11.3% across New York. Habits ↓
Thomaston keeps up with checkups
It beats New York on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (83.8% vs 80.8%) and dentist visits (70% vs 63.5%). 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 Thomaston’s likely range.
What’s behind Thomaston’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Thomaston is healthier than 97% of U.S. towns, #51 of 755 in New York. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is mental distress (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than almost every town); the weakest is no exercise, still better than 81%.
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). Thomaston’s median household income is $157,917; among the 2,293 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($118K–$197K), it’s healthier than 83%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Thomaston adults…
Thomaston runs below NY on 8 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
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Keeping up with care
Share of Thomaston adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
Care in and near Thomaston
No hospital or community health center in Thomaston 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 Thomaston; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How Thomaston adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Thomaston does better than New York.
3 in 10 Thomaston 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.
4.7% of Thomaston adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Thomaston and the towns around it
Thomaston’s Health Grade ranks 2nd 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomaston | A+ | 21.9% | 9.9% | 6.3% | CDC place |
| Great Neck Plaza | A+ | 23.8% | 9.8% | 6.4% | CDC place |
| Manhasset | — | — | — | — | |
| Kensington | A+ | 23% | 9.6% | 6.1% | CDC place |
| Russell Gardens | — | — | — | — |
Manhasset: a Census-designated place inside a larger town, graded as part of it. Russell Gardens: not graded. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Thomaston adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Thomaston
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Thomaston is better than New York on 24 and worse on 2; on the rest, the New York figure falls inside Thomaston’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Thomaston | NY | U.S. | vs NY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 11.6%9.6–14.1 | 18.1% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 9.4%8–11 | 12.8% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 10.4%9–11.9 | 15% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 21.9%19–25 | 28.8% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 9.9%8.6–11.4 | 11.5% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 30.4%27.9–33.2 | 32.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 41.8%38.9–44.8 | 37.7% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 21.8%19.7–24 | 24% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 8.2%7.3–9.2 | 10.3% | 9.9% | Better |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.6%7.8–9.4 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 5%4.4–5.7 | 6.1% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 3.9%3–4.9 | 6% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.5%2.2–2.9 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 6.1%5–7.5 | 12.8% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 6.3%4.8–8.3 | 11.3% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 20.6%17.4–24.6 | 25.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 12.3%10.6–14 | 16.3% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 39.5%36–43 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 3.5%2.6–4.6 | 7.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 83.8%81.6–85.7 | 80.8% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 70%67.5–72.4 | 63.5% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 92.9%91.7–93.9 | 89.2% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 82%79.5–84.2 | 77.2% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67.8%64.3–71 | 66.8% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.6%72.2–82.3 | 78.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 11.1%9.6–12.8 | 17.5% | 20.6% | Better |
| Feel lonely | 29.6%26–33.1 | 34.2% | 32.5% | Better |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.3%21.2–27.5 | 26.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 8%6–10.2 | 17.2% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 6.6%5.2–8 | 14.5% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 3.4%2.8–4.1 | 8.2% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 4.3%3.5–5.1 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 4.7%3.4–6.3 | 14.1% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 19.3%16.6–22.5 | 27.2% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 9%7.4–10.9 | 13.4% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 6.9%5.8–8.3 | 12.1% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 5%4.4–5.8 | 5.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.1%2.6–3.7 | 5.2% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 4.4%3.7–5.4 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.1%1.8–2.6 | 3.8% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Thomaston
Is Thomaston a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Thomaston is healthier than 97% of U.S. towns: A+ for health, #51 of 755 in New York. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 83%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Thomaston?
CDC estimates 21.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 19% and 25%, against 28.8% across New York and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Thomaston?
North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset, 1.0 miles in a straight line from Thomaston’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in Thomaston have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 3.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 2.6–4.6%), 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 Thomaston more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from A to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Thomaston.
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.