Photo: Daniel Case · CC BY-SA 3.0Within New York, Thompson is healthier than 15% of graded towns
Thompson trails New York on 17 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 12701, 12775, 12790, 12751. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Thompson
Making ends meet is harder in Thompson
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (22.1%), vs 17.2% across New York. Utility shut-off threats (10.9% vs 8.2%) and no reliable transportation (11.2% vs 8.6%) are higher too. 20.4% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.1% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Thompson
57.4% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.5% across New York. Among those 65 and older, 18.1% have lost all their teeth (New York 12.8%). Checkups ↓
COPD and stroke run high in Thompson
1 in 13 adults have COPD (7.9%), vs 6% across New York. 1 in 25 adults have had a stroke (4%), vs 3.4% across New York. In all, Thompson runs above New York on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Thompson is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Thompson is healthier than 39%. Against the 9,931 towns with similar household incomes ($49K–$81K), it’s healthier than 54%. Health Grade ↓
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 Thompson’s likely range; Thompson’s figures come from ZIP codes 12701, 12775, 12790, 12751, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
What’s behind Thompson’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Thompson is healthier than 39% of U.S. towns, #644 of 755 in New York. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 70% of U.S. towns); no exercise pulls it down (better than 17%).
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). Thompson’s median household income is $65,021; among the 9,931 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($49K–$81K), it’s healthier than 54%, about where its income would put it.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
20.4% of Thompson adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Keeping up with care
Share of Thompson adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
Out of every 100 Thompson adults…
Thompson runs above NY on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Thompson
1 hospital and 2 community health centers in Thompson, 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 Thompson; ≈ 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.
35 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
How Thompson adults are doing
About the same as New York on each measure.
1 in 3 Thompson 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.
Thompson and the towns around it
Thompson’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thompson | C+ | 33.2% | 13.2% | 14.9% | ZIP codes |
| Bethel | B+ | 30.4% | 11.7% | 12.6% | ZIP codes |
| Fallsburg | C+ | 33.8% | 12.9% | 15.8% | ZIP codes |
| Forestburgh | — | — | — | — | |
| Mamakating | B+ | 30.4% | 11.1% | 13% | ZIP codes |
| Mongaup Valley | — | — | — | — | |
| Kiamesha Lake | — | — | — | — |
Forestburgh, Mongaup Valley and Kiamesha Lake: 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 Thompson adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Thompson
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Thompson is better than New York on 0 and worse on 17; on the rest, the New York figure falls inside Thompson’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Thompson | NY | U.S. | vs NY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 22.6%19.9–25.5 | 18.1% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.2%13.5–17.1 | 12.8% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.7%14.9–18.8 | 15% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 33.2%26.5–40.3 | 28.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13.2%11.6–15 | 11.5% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 36.1%32.3–40.2 | 32.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.9%32.8–41.1 | 37.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 27.2%24.3–30.4 | 24% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.2%10–12.6 | 10.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.8%7.1–8.6 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.1%6.4–7.9 | 6.1% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 7.9%6.9–8.9 | 6% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4%3.7–4.3 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 18.1%15.3–21.3 | 12.8% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.9%12.9–17.3 | 11.3% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 31.6%27.2–36.4 | 25.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 14.9%12.2–17.8 | 16.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 43.3%36.9–49.8 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10.3%8.8–11.9 | 7.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 80%76.7–83.1 | 80.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 57.4%54–60.8 | 63.5% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.6%86–89 | 89.2% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.1%74.4–79.6 | 77.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64.7%60–69.2 | 66.8% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.4%68.4–81.7 | 78.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 19.4%16.5–22.6 | 17.5% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33.2%28.3–38.5 | 34.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26.3%22.7–30.3 | 26.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 22.1%19.2–25.2 | 17.2% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 17.6%15.4–20.2 | 14.5% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 10.9%9.5–12.4 | 8.2% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 11.2%9.9–12.6 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 20.4%17.9–23.1 | 14.1% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 31.5%27.6–35.8 | 27.2% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.2%14.3–18.4 | 13.4% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.7%13.1–16.4 | 12.1% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.4%5.7–7.2 | 5.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.8%6.2–7.4 | 5.2% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.6%8.6–10.7 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5%4.5–5.5 | 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 Thompson
Is Thompson a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Thompson is healthier than 39% of U.S. towns: ≈ C+ for health, #644 of 755 in New York. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 54%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Thompson?
CDC estimates 33.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 26.5% and 40.3%, against 28.8% across New York and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Thompson?
Garnet Health Medical Center Catskills in Harris, 5.9 miles in a straight line from Thompson’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Thompson have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.8–11.9%), 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 Thompson more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Thompson.
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.