Photo: The original uploader was Daniel Case at English Wikipedia. · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Washingtonville is healthier than 85% of U.S. towns
Washingtonville beats New York on 10 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Washingtonville. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Washingtonville
What’s behind Washingtonville’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Washingtonville is healthier than 85% of U.S. towns, #211 of 755 in New York. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is smoking (fewer adults who smoke than 88% of towns); the weakest is no exercise, still better than 69%.
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). Washingtonville’s median household income is $95,313; among the 9,249 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($71K–$119K), it’s healthier than 87%, about where its income would put it.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8.9% of Washingtonville adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Out of every 100 Washingtonville adults…
Washingtonville runs below NY on 3 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Washingtonville
No hospital or community health center in Washingtonville 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 Washingtonville; ≈ 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.
0.9 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Washingtonville adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
How Washingtonville adults are doing
About the same as New York on each measure.
3 in 10 Washingtonville 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.
Washingtonville and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washingtonville | A | 30.2% | 10.3% | 9.8% | CDC place |
| Beaver Dam Lake | — | — | — | — |
Beaver Dam Lake: 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 Washingtonville adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Washingtonville
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Washingtonville is better than New York on 10 and worse on 0; on the rest, the New York figure falls inside Washingtonville’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Washingtonville | NY | U.S. | vs NY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 15.4%13.2–17.7 | 18.1% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.1%10.6–13.7 | 12.8% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.4%12.7–16.1 | 15% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 30.2%25.1–35.3 | 28.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.3%8.9–11.7 | 11.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 30.9%27.6–34.2 | 32.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.2%31.4–38.8 | 37.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 24.6%21.9–27.3 | 24% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.3%9.1–11.5 | 10.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.4%7.6–9.3 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.3%4.7–5.9 | 6.1% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5.2%4.4–6.1 | 6% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 2.9%2.6–3.2 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8%6.3–9.9 | 12.8% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 9.8%8.1–11.6 | 11.3% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 22.7%19.3–26.3 | 25.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.1%12.6–17.8 | 16.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.1%31.1–41.3 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.9%5.7–8.2 | 7.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.7%77.7–83.5 | 80.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 69.7%66.5–72.6 | 63.5% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 90.7%89.4–92 | 89.2% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.1%73.9–79.9 | 77.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 69.9%65.3–74.1 | 66.8% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 79.4%72.5–85.1 | 78.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 17%14.5–19.6 | 17.5% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 30.4%26.3–34.7 | 34.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.2%20.2–26.5 | 26.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 11.9%10–14.1 | 17.2% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.9%10.2–13.8 | 14.5% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.3%5.4–7.3 | 8.2% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.7%5.9–7.7 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8.9%7.5–10.6 | 14.1% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 24%20.7–27.3 | 27.2% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11.3%9.6–13 | 13.4% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 10.8%9.4–12.3 | 12.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.1%4.5–5.7 | 5.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.1%3.7–4.6 | 5.2% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.3%5.5–7.3 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.1%2.7–3.5 | 3.8% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Washingtonville
Is Washingtonville a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Washingtonville is healthier than 85% of U.S. towns: A for health, #211 of 755 in New York. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 87%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Washingtonville?
CDC estimates 30.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 25.1% and 35.3%, against 28.8% across New York and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Washingtonville?
Montefiore St. Luke's Cornwall in Newburgh, 9.1 miles in a straight line from Washingtonville’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Washingtonville have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.7–8.2%), 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 Washingtonville more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Washingtonville.
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.