Fourth Church of Christ, Scientist, The · Photo: karel.teifer · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Thurman is healthier than 30% of U.S. towns
Thurman differs from New York on 15 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 14 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 12810, 12878, 12885. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Thurman
COPD, heart disease and arthritis run high in Thurman
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.2%), vs 6% across New York. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.9%), vs 6.1% across New York. Arthritis is also above the state: 33.1%, vs 24% across New York. In all, Thurman runs above New York on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 29% of residents are 65 or older (New York 18%), and COPD, heart disease and arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Every town around Thurman scores healthier
All three graded neighbors are ahead of Thurman’s C, from Warrensburg (B−) to Johnsburg (B+). Around town ↓
Smoking is more common in Thurman
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17.1%), vs 11.3% across New York. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Thurman, and more people treating it
39.8% of adults have high blood pressure (New York 32.6%), but 80.4% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.2% statewide. Checkups ↓
Thurman is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Thurman is healthier than 30%. Against the 8,580 towns with similar household incomes ($44K–$73K), it’s healthier than 49%. 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 Thurman’s likely range; Thurman’s figures come from ZIP codes 12810, 12878, 12885, 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 Thurman’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Thurman is healthier than 30% of U.S. towns. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 64% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 14%).
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). Thurman’s median household income is $58,750; among the 8,580 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($44K–$73K), it’s healthier than 49%, about where its income would put it.
Where Thurman compares well: taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 80.4% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 Thurman adults…
Thurman runs above NY on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Thurman is an older town: 29% of residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across New York. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Thurman as about how healthy they are.
Thurman and the towns around it
Thurman’s Health Grade ranks 4th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thurman | C | 34.2% | 13.6% | 17.1% | ZIP codes |
| Warrensburg | B− | 32.9% | 12.3% | 15.2% | ZIP codes |
| Johnsburg | B+ | 31.2% | 12.4% | 12.6% | ZIP codes |
| Warrensburg | — | — | — | — | |
| Stony Creek | — | — | — | — | |
| Chester | B | 31.5% | 12.8% | 13% | ZIP codes |
Warrensburg: a Census-designated place inside a larger town, graded as part of it. Stony Creek: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
41 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Thurman adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
Care in and near Thurman
No hospital or community health center in Thurman 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 Thurman; ≈ 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).
How Thurman adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Thurman runs above New York.
1 in 3 Thurman 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.
15.7% of Thurman adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Thurman adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Thurman
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Thurman is better than New York on 1 and worse on 14; on the rest, the New York figure falls inside Thurman’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Thurman | NY | U.S. | vs NY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 22.7%19–26.6 | 18.1% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.8%14.5–19.2 | 12.8% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.2%15.2–19.5 | 15% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 34.2%28.2–40.4 | 28.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13.6%11.7–15.6 | 11.5% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 39.8%35.9–43.7 | 32.6% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 40%36.1–44 | 37.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 33.1%29.7–36.5 | 24% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.6%10.3–13 | 10.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.5%9.5–11.7 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.9%7.7–10.1 | 6.1% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 10.2%8.4–12 | 6% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.6%3.9–5.2 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 18.2%14.9–21.7 | 12.8% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 17.1%13.8–20.4 | 11.3% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 29.3%24.4–34.4 | 25.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 14.5%12.1–17.3 | 16.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.4%30.1–40.8 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.8%5–8.7 | 7.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 81.4%78.2–84.2 | 80.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 58.7%55.1–62.1 | 63.5% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.9%86.9–90.6 | 89.2% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.4%77.6–83 | 77.2% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67.5%62.6–71.9 | 66.8% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.2%70.3–83.1 | 78.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.2%19.1–25.5 | 17.5% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 31.3%26.5–36.5 | 34.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24%20–28.2 | 26.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 15.7%12.2–19.7 | 17.2% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12.3%9.9–14.9 | 14.5% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.9%6.5–9.3 | 8.2% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.5%7–10.1 | 8.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 15.7%12.1–19.6 | 14.1% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 33.5%28.9–38.2 | 27.2% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 17.9%15–21 | 13.4% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.6%12.5–16.9 | 12.1% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.4%7.3–9.4 | 5.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.9%5–6.9 | 5.2% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.8%8.3–11.4 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5%4.2–5.9 | 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 Thurman
Is Thurman a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Thurman is healthier than 30% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 49%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Thurman?
CDC estimates 34.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.2% and 40.4%, against 28.8% across New York and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Thurman?
Glens Falls Hospital in Glens Falls, 21.3 miles in a straight line from Thurman’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Thurman have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5–8.7%), 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 Thurman 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 Thurman.
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.