Photo: Hayden Soloviev · CC BY 4.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Warrensburg is healthier than 71%
Warrensburg differs from New York on 13 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 3 better, 10 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 12885, 12817, 12845, 12846. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Warrensburg
COPD, cancer and arthritis run high in Warrensburg
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9%), vs 6% across New York. 1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.5%), vs 7.7% across New York. Arthritis is also above the state: 31.8%, vs 24% across New York. In all, Warrensburg runs above New York on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Warrensburg
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (15.2%), vs 11.3% across New York. Habits ↓
Warrensburg is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Warrensburg is healthier than 47%. Against the 9,163 towns with similar household incomes ($46K–$76K), it’s healthier than 71%. Health Grade ↓
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 Warrensburg’s likely range; Warrensburg’s figures come from ZIP codes 12885, 12817, 12845, 12846, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
What’s behind Warrensburg’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Warrensburg is healthier than 47% of U.S. towns, #573 of 755 in New York. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 72% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 27%).
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). Warrensburg’s median household income is $60,907; among the 9,163 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($46K–$76K), it’s healthier than 71%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Most New York towns score higher on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Warrensburg is healthier than 24% of graded towns, against 47% nationally.
Where Warrensburg compares well: no health insurance (ages 18–64), 6.2% (U.S. 11%).
Out of every 100 Warrensburg adults…
Warrensburg runs above NY on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
73 miles of trails across 7 parks and preserves
Care in and near Warrensburg
1 community health center in Warrensburg, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Warrensburg; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Warrensburg adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
How Warrensburg adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Warrensburg runs above New York.
1 in 3 Warrensburg 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
13.3% of Warrensburg adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Warrensburg and the towns around it
Warrensburg’s Health Grade ranks 5th of 7 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
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warrensburg | B− | 32.9% | 12.3% | 15.2% | ZIP codes |
| Bolton | A− | 29.9% | 12% | 10.5% | ZIP codes |
| Thurman | C | 34.2% | 13.6% | 17.1% | ZIP codes |
| Warrensburg | — | — | — | — | |
| Lake George | A− | 30.7% | 11.8% | 11.4% | ZIP codes |
| Stony Creek | — | — | — | — | |
| Horicon | B+ | 30.2% | 12.3% | 11.7% | ZIP codes |
| Chester | B | 31.5% | 12.8% | 13% | ZIP codes |
Warrensburg: a Census-designated place inside a larger town, graded as part of it. Stony Creek: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Warrensburg adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Warrensburg
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Warrensburg is better than New York on 3 and worse on 10; on the rest, the New York figure falls inside Warrensburg’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Warrensburg | NY | U.S. | vs NY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 20.4%17.4–23.5 | 18.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.6%13.6–17.6 | 12.8% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.8%14.9–18.8 | 15% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 32.9%27–38.8 | 28.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.3%10.6–14.1 | 11.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 37.6%33.7–41.2 | 32.6% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.2%35.2–43 | 37.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 31.8%28.5–35.1 | 24% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.6%10.3–13 | 10.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.5%9.5–11.5 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.9%7–8.8 | 6.1% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9%7.6–10.4 | 6% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.1%3.6–4.5 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 17%14–20.2 | 12.8% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.2%12.7–17.8 | 11.3% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 26.7%22.4–31 | 25.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.1%12.5–17.8 | 16.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.9%29.5–40.3 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.2%4.9–7.8 | 7.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 81.4%78.3–84.1 | 80.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 60.9%57.3–64.2 | 63.5% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89.3%87.7–90.8 | 89.2% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.9%77–82.4 | 77.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 71.2%66.7–75.4 | 66.8% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.1%71.2–83.8 | 78.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.1%19–25.4 | 17.5% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 31.2%26.5–36 | 34.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.4%19.8–27.1 | 26.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 14%11.4–16.9 | 17.2% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.5%9.4–13.5 | 14.5% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.1%6–8.3 | 8.2% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.8%6.6–9 | 8.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 13.3%10.7–16 | 14.1% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 31.1%26.8–35.3 | 27.2% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.1%13.7–18.4 | 13.4% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.7%11.9–15.6 | 12.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.5%6.6–8.4 | 5.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.2%4.5–5.9 | 5.2% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.9%7.7–10.1 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.4%3.7–5 | 3.8% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Warrensburg
Is Warrensburg a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Warrensburg is healthier than 47% of U.S. towns: ≈ B− for health, #573 of 755 in New York. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Warrensburg?
CDC estimates 32.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 27% and 38.8%, against 28.8% across New York and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Warrensburg?
Glens Falls Hospital in Glens Falls, 15.5 miles in a straight line from Warrensburg’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Warrensburg have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.9–7.8%), 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 Warrensburg more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Warrensburg.
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.