Where Verplanck residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Verplanck, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Verplanck. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Verplanck
Verplanck is an older town
40% of residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across New York. Conditions like heart disease and arthritis become more common with age, so keep that in mind when comparing Verplanck with the state. Conditions ↓
Fewer Verplanck adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below New York. 1 in 9 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Verplanck adults report less loneliness
Loneliness (30.1% vs 34.2%) and lack of emotional support (20.8% vs 26.4%) both run below New York. Mind & connection ↓
Verplanck is an active town
Only 21.7% 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 Verplanck’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Verplanck adults…
Verplanck runs below NY on 3 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Verplanck is an older town: 40% of residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across New York. Cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Verplanck as about how healthy they are.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
9.4% of Verplanck adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
How Verplanck adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Verplanck does better than New York.
3 in 10 Verplanck 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.
0.3 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Verplanck
No hospital or community health center in Verplanck 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 Verplanck; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Verplanck adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
Verplanck 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buchanan | A+ | 24.8% | 8.8% | 9% | CDC place |
| Cortlandt | A | 24.5% | 9.8% | 8.8% | ZIP codes |
| Stony Point | A | 27.9% | 9.3% | 9.4% | ZIP codes |
| Montrose | — | — | — | — |
Montrose: 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 Verplanck adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Verplanck
Why doesn’t Verplanck have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Verplanck.
What hospital is closest to Verplanck?
Hudson Valley Hospital Center in Cortlandt Manor, 4.4 miles in a straight line from Verplanck’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Verplanck?
11 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Hudson River Healthcare William Shands Health Center in Peekskill, 3.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Verplanck.
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.