Photo: Jondude11 · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Valley Cottage residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Valley Cottage, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Valley Cottage. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Valley Cottage
Cancer runs high in Valley Cottage
1 in 11 adults have had cancer (9.5%), vs 7.7% across New York. Conditions ↓
Fewer Valley Cottage adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below New York. 1 in 10 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Valley Cottage adults report less mental distress
Frequent mental distress (12.7% vs 15%) and lack of emotional support (21.8% vs 26.4%) both run below New York. Mind & connection ↓
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 Valley Cottage’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Valley Cottage adults…
Valley Cottage runs below NY on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8% of Valley Cottage adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
How Valley Cottage adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Valley Cottage does better than New York.
1 in 3 Valley Cottage 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.
Care in and near Valley Cottage
No hospital or community health center in Valley Cottage 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 Valley Cottage; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
3.6 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Valley Cottage adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
Valley Cottage 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Congers | — | — | — | — | |
| Upper Nyack | A+ | 27.3% | 9.8% | 7.8% | CDC place |
| Bardonia | — | — | — | — | |
| Nyack | A | 29% | 10% | 8.2% | CDC place |
Congers and Bardonia: 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 Valley Cottage adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Valley Cottage
Why doesn’t Valley Cottage have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Valley Cottage.
What hospital is closest to Valley Cottage?
Nyack Hospital in Nyack, 1.6 miles in a straight line from Valley Cottage’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 Valley Cottage?
20 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Sun River Health Nyack in Nyack, 1.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Valley Cottage.
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.