On CDC estimates, Varick is healthier than 31% of U.S. towns
Varick trails New York on 14 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 14541, 13148, 14456. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Varick
Smoking is more common in Varick
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17.9%), vs 11.3% across New York. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Varick
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (22.9%), vs 17.2% across New York. No reliable transportation (11.8% vs 8.6%) and utility shut-off threats (10.9% vs 8.2%) are higher too. 20.5% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.1% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
1 in 8 working-age adults in Varick has no health insurance
12.7% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 7.9% across New York. 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 Varick’s likely range; Varick’s figures come from ZIP codes 14541, 13148, 14456, 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 Varick’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Varick is healthier than 31% of U.S. towns. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 65% of U.S. towns); no exercise pulls it down (better than 20%).
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). Varick’s median household income is $80,250; among the 10,742 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($60K–$100K), it’s healthier than 23%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
20.5% of Varick adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Keeping up with care
Share of Varick adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
Out of every 100 Varick adults…
Varick runs above NY on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Varick
No hospital or community health center in Varick 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 Varick; ≈ 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 Varick adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Varick runs above New York.
4 in 10 Varick 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.
Varick and the towns around it
Varick’s Health Grade ranks 5th of 6 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
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Varick adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Varick
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Varick is better than New York on 0 and worse on 14; on the rest, the New York figure falls inside Varick’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Varick | NY | U.S. | vs NY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 22.9%19.8–26 | 18.1% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15%13.2–17 | 12.8% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.4%16.3–20.7 | 15% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36.5%29.1–44.4 | 28.8% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 11.1%9.5–12.6 | 11.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 34.2%30.3–38.3 | 32.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.9%31–39.2 | 37.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 24.3%21.5–27.4 | 24% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.1%9.8–12.5 | 10.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.4%6.7–8.1 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.6%5.8–7.4 | 6.1% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 7.9%6.8–9 | 6% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.6%3.2–4 | 3.4% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 13.8%11.4–16.4 | 12.8% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 17.9%15.3–20.6 | 11.3% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 30.5%25.7–35.5 | 25.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17.9%14.6–21.2 | 16.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 40%33.5–47.1 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 12.7%10.8–14.6 | 7.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.3%73.5–80.8 | 80.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 52.8%49.3–56.3 | 63.5% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83.5%81.4–85.5 | 89.2% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 72%68.9–74.9 | 77.2% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67.5%62.8–72.2 | 66.8% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.4%68.8–82.9 | 78.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 20.1%17.1–23.5 | 17.5% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 37.4%31.9–42.6 | 34.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 30.6%26.4–34.6 | 26.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 22.9%19.5–26.3 | 17.2% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 18.8%16.3–21.5 | 14.5% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 10.9%9.5–12.3 | 8.2% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 11.8%10.4–13.4 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 20.5%17.5–23.5 | 14.1% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 32.2%27.8–36.9 | 27.2% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.3%12.1–16.4 | 13.4% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.5%14.6–18.7 | 12.1% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 6%5.3–6.8 | 5.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 6.1%5.4–6.7 | 5.2% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.6%8.5–10.9 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.7%4.1–5.2 | 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 Varick
Is Varick a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Varick is healthier than 31% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 23%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Varick?
CDC estimates 36.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.1% and 44.4%, against 28.8% across New York and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Varick?
Geneva General Hospital in Geneva, 9.6 miles in a straight line from Varick’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Varick have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 12.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 10.8–14.6%), 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 Varick 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 Varick.
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.