Where Washington Heights residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Washington Heights, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Washington Heights. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Washington Heights
Dental care lags in Washington Heights
53.1% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.5% across New York. Among those 65 and older, 20.2% have lost all their teeth (New York 12.8%). Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Washington Heights
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (22.8%), vs 17.2% across New York. Utility shut-off threats (11.7% vs 8.2%) and housing insecurity (20.3% vs 14.5%) are higher too. 19.6% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.1% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
1 in 9 working-age adults in Washington Heights has no health insurance
11.1% 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 Washington Heights’ likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Washington Heights 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.
19.6% of Washington Heights adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Out of every 100 Washington Heights adults…
Washington Heights runs below NY on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 8% of Washington Heights residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across New York. Cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Washington Heights
No hospital or community health center in Washington Heights 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 Washington Heights; ≈ 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
1.1 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
How Washington Heights adults are doing
About the same as New York on each measure.
1 in 3 Washington Heights 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.
Washington Heights 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middletown | C+ | 35.9% | 13.2% | 13.9% | CDC place |
| Wallkill | B | 33.1% | 11.6% | 12.1% | ZIP codes |
| Mechanicstown | — | — | — | — |
Mechanicstown: 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 Washington Heights adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Washington Heights
Why doesn’t Washington Heights have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Washington Heights.
What hospital is closest to Washington Heights?
Garnet Health Medical Center in Middletown, 3.3 miles in a straight line from Washington Heights’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Washington Heights?
5 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Cornerstone Family Healthcare: Middletown Primary Care in Middletown, 1.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Washington Heights.
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.