Where West Nyack residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for West Nyack, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for West Nyack. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in West Nyack
West Nyack keeps up with checkups
It beats New York on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (76.7% vs 63.5%) and cholesterol checks (92.3% vs 89.2%). Checkups ↓
Cancer runs high in West Nyack
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.9%), vs 7.7% across New York. Conditions ↓
Fewer West Nyack adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below New York. 1 in 12 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Nyack’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of West Nyack adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
Out of every 100 West Nyack adults…
West Nyack runs below NY on 4 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
5.7% of West Nyack adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Care in and near West Nyack
No hospital or community health center in West Nyack 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 West Nyack; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
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 West Nyack adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, West Nyack does better than New York.
1 in 3 West Nyack 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 Nyack 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarkstown | A | 26.6% | 9.9% | 8.4% | ZIP codes |
| Orangetown | A | 25.8% | 9.2% | 8.2% | ZIP codes |
| Blauvelt | — | — | — | — | |
| Nanuet | — | — | — | — | |
| Pearl River | — | — | — | — | |
| Bardonia | — | — | — | — |
Blauvelt, Nanuet, Pearl River and Bardonia: Census-designated places inside larger towns, graded as part of them. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of West Nyack adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in West Nyack
Why doesn’t West Nyack have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for West Nyack.
What hospital is closest to West Nyack?
Nyack Hospital in Nyack, 2.3 miles in a straight line from West Nyack’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near West Nyack?
21 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Sun River Health Nyack in Nyack, 2.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in West Nyack.
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.