Where Watchtower residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Watchtower, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Watchtower. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Watchtower
Watchtower is behind on routine checkups
It trails New York on three of five routine checkups and screenings: yearly checkups (76.2% vs 80.8%), dentist visits (59.9% vs 63.5%) and cholesterol checks (85.5% vs 89.2%). Checkups ↓
Heart disease and stroke are less common in Watchtower
Watchtower runs below New York on seven chronic conditions, most of all heart disease (3.9% vs 6.1%), stroke (2.2% vs 3.4%) and cancer (5.1% vs 7.7%). A young population is part of it: only 8% of residents are 65 or older (New York 18%). Conditions ↓
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 Watchtower’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Watchtower adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
Out of every 100 Watchtower adults…
Watchtower runs below NY on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 8% of Watchtower residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across New York. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Watchtower
No hospital or community health center in Watchtower 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 Watchtower; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Watchtower adults are doing
About the same as New York on each measure.
1 in 3 Watchtower 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.
13.7% of Watchtower adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Watchtower 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crawford | A− | 30.8% | 10.2% | 11.8% | ZIP codes |
| Shawangunk | A− | 31.2% | 10.2% | 12.4% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Watchtower adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Watchtower
Why doesn’t Watchtower have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Watchtower.
What hospital is closest to Watchtower?
Ellenville Regional Hospital in Ellenville, 9.0 miles in a straight line from Watchtower’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Watchtower?
4 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Cornerstone Family Healthcare at Pine Bush in Pine Bush, 2.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Watchtower.
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.