Where Vassar College residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Vassar College, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Vassar College. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Vassar College
Diabetes and heart disease are less common in Vassar College
Vassar College runs below New York on nine chronic conditions, most of all diabetes (2.1% vs 11.5%), heart disease (1.2% vs 6.1%) and stroke (0.7% vs 3.4%). A young population is part of it: only 1% of residents are 65 or older (New York 18%). Conditions ↓
Mental distress runs high in Vassar College
1 in 5 adults are in frequent mental distress (22%), vs 15% across New York. Depression is above the state too: 23.7%, vs 17.5% across New York. Mind & connection ↓
Vassar College is an active town
Only 14.4% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 25.9% across New York. Habits ↓
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 Vassar College’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Vassar College adults…
Vassar College runs below NY on 9 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 1% of Vassar College residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across New York. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
How Vassar College adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Vassar College runs above New York.
5 in 10 Vassar College 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.
Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
4.9 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Care in and near Vassar College
No hospital or community health center in Vassar College 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 Vassar College; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Vassar College adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
7.2% of Vassar College adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Vassar College 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington | — | — | — | — | |
| Poughkeepsie | A− | 29% | 10.1% | 11.4% | ZIP codes |
| Poughkeepsie | C+ | 34.6% | 12.7% | 15% | CDC place |
Arlington: a Census-designated place inside a larger town, graded as part of it. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Vassar College adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Vassar College
Why doesn’t Vassar College have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Vassar College.
What hospital is closest to Vassar College?
Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie, 2.3 miles in a straight line from Vassar College’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Vassar College?
7 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Sun River Health Poughkeepsie Manchester Rd in Poughkeepsie, 0.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Vassar College.
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.