Photo: Alexisrael · CC BY-SA 3.0Within New York, West Haverstraw is healthier than 38% of graded towns
West Haverstraw differs from New York on 8 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 7 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for West Haverstraw. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in West Haverstraw
Making ends meet is harder in West Haverstraw
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (21.7%), vs 17.2% across New York. Housing insecurity (19.8% vs 14.5%) and utility shut-off threats (10.7% vs 8.2%) are higher too. Everyday needs ↓
Many West Haverstraw adults are uninsured, but health holds up
1 in 8 working-age adults has no health insurance (12.4%, vs 7.9% across New York). Yet the share who say their health is fair or poor, 20.4%, is about level with the state’s 18.1%. Checkups ↓
More West Haverstraw adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (31.1%), vs 25.9% 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 West Haverstraw’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A−.
What’s behind West Haverstraw’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, West Haverstraw is healthier than 59% of U.S. towns, #465 of 755 in New York. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 79% of U.S. towns); no exercise pulls it down (better than 18%).
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). West Haverstraw’s median household income is $86,301; among the 10,293 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($65K–$108K), it’s healthier than 55%, 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.
17.3% of West Haverstraw adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Keeping up with care
Share of West Haverstraw adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
Out of every 100 West Haverstraw adults…
West Haverstraw runs below NY on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near West Haverstraw
1 hospital in West Haverstraw, 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 West Haverstraw; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How West Haverstraw adults are doing
About the same as New York on each measure.
4 in 10 West Haverstraw 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.
West Haverstraw 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Haverstraw | B | 33.3% | 12.2% | 11.4% | CDC place |
| Thiells | — | — | — | — | |
| Haverstraw | C | 36.1% | 14.7% | 13.5% | CDC place |
Thiells: 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 West Haverstraw adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for West Haverstraw
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, West Haverstraw is better than New York on 1 and worse on 7; on the rest, the New York figure falls inside West Haverstraw’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | West Haverstraw | NY | U.S. | vs NY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 20.4%17.9–23.2 | 18.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.1%11.6–14.8 | 12.8% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.3%13.6–17.2 | 15% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 33.3%28–39 | 28.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.2%10.7–13.9 | 11.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 31.5%28.3–35 | 32.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.8%31.3–38.6 | 37.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 22%19.6–24.6 | 24% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.5%9.4–11.8 | 10.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.2%5.7–6.8 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.7%5.1–6.3 | 6.1% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 5.5%4.8–6.2 | 6% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.3%3–3.6 | 3.4% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 14.9%12.2–17.9 | 12.8% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.4%9.8–13.3 | 11.3% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 31.1%27.1–35.4 | 25.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 15%12.6–17.7 | 16.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 46.1%40.8–51.5 | 37.9% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 12.4%10.6–14.6 | 7.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.5%76.6–82.4 | 80.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 60.1%56.6–63.5 | 63.5% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.6%87–90 | 89.2% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.4%73.6–79 | 77.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64.4%59.6–68.8 | 66.8% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.5%71–83.2 | 78.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 16.4%14–19.1 | 17.5% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 36.5%31.5–41.5 | 34.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 27%23.3–30.9 | 26.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 21.7%18.6–25.1 | 17.2% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 19.8%17.1–22.6 | 14.5% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 10.7%9.2–12.3 | 8.2% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10.5%9.2–11.9 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 17.3%14.8–19.8 | 14.1% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 26.9%23.5–30.6 | 27.2% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.7%12–15.7 | 13.4% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.1%11.5–14.8 | 12.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.3%4.7–5.9 | 5.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 6.3%5.7–7 | 5.2% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.1%7.2–9.1 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.3%3.8–4.7 | 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 West Haverstraw
Is West Haverstraw a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, West Haverstraw is healthier than 59% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health, #465 of 755 in New York. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 55%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in West Haverstraw?
CDC estimates 33.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 28% and 39%, against 28.8% across New York and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to West Haverstraw?
Hudson Valley Hospital Center in Cortlandt Manor, 7.7 miles in a straight line from West Haverstraw’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in West Haverstraw have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 12.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 10.6–14.6%), 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 West Haverstraw 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 West Haverstraw.
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.