Photo: Alexisrael · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Viola residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Viola, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Viola. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Viola
Depression is more common in Viola
1 in 5 adults have been diagnosed with depression (21.1%), vs 17.5% across New York. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 17.6%, vs 15% across New York. Mind & connection ↓
Smoking is more common in Viola
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (14.6%), vs 11.3% 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 Viola’s likely range.
How Viola adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Viola runs above New York.
1 in 3 Viola 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Out of every 100 Viola adults…
Viola runs above NY on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Viola
No hospital or community health center in Viola 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 Viola; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Viola 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.
18.3% of Viola adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Viola 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montebello | A− | 28.6% | 10.9% | 10.6% | CDC place |
| Monsey | — | — | — | — | |
| Airmont | B+ | 29.4% | 10.5% | 12.4% | CDC place |
| Wesley Hills | A | 27.3% | 8.3% | 9.7% | CDC place |
| New Hempstead | A | 27.5% | 9.1% | 10% | CDC place |
Monsey: 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 Viola adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Viola
Why doesn’t Viola have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Viola.
What hospital is closest to Viola?
Good Samaritan Hospital of Suffern in Suffern, 2.8 miles in a straight line from Viola’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 Viola?
14 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Hillcrest Pediatrics in Airmont, 1.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Viola.
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.