Photo: Beyond My Ken · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Woodstock is healthier than 86% of U.S. towns
Woodstock differs from New York on 22 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 17 better, 5 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 12498, 12409, 12448, 12457. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Woodstock
Cancer, arthritis and high blood pressure run high in Woodstock
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12.8%), vs 7.7% across New York. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (32.5%), vs 24% across New York. High blood pressure is also above the state: 41%, vs 32.6% across New York. In all, Woodstock runs above New York on four of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 44% of residents are 65 or older (New York 18%), and cancer, arthritis and high blood pressure are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Woodstock, and more people treating it
41% of adults have high blood pressure (New York 32.6%), but 82.3% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.2% statewide. Checkups ↓
Woodstock keeps up with checkups
It beats New York on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (85.2% vs 80.8%) and dentist visits (70.4% vs 63.5%). 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 Woodstock’s likely range; Woodstock’s figures come from ZIP codes 12498, 12409, 12448, 12457, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A+.
What’s behind Woodstock’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Woodstock is healthier than 86% of U.S. towns, #194 of 755 in New York. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is mental distress (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 97% of towns); the weakest is diabetes, still better than 57%.
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). Woodstock’s median household income is $92,118; among the 9,706 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($69K–$115K), it’s healthier than 90%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Woodstock adults…
Woodstock runs below NY on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 5. Tap one to see it as people.
Woodstock is an older town: 44% of residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across New York. Heart disease, arthritis and cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Woodstock as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Woodstock adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
Care in and near Woodstock
No hospital or community health center in Woodstock 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 Woodstock; ≈ 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.
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How Woodstock adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Woodstock does better than New York.
1 in 4 Woodstock 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.
7.4% of Woodstock adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Woodstock and the towns around it
Woodstock has the best Health Grade of the 6 graded towns around it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodstock | A | 28.7% | 11.6% | 9.2% | ZIP codes |
| Olive | A− | 28.9% | 11% | 10.8% | ZIP codes |
| Hurley | A− | 29.4% | 11.4% | 10.5% | ZIP codes |
| West Hurley | — | — | — | — | |
| Woodstock | — | — | — | — | |
| Zena | — | — | — | — | |
| Shandaken | B | 31% | 13.4% | 12.3% | ZIP codes |
| Kingston | — | — | — | — |
West Hurley and Woodstock: Census-designated places inside larger towns, graded as part of them. Zena and Kingston: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Woodstock adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Woodstock
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Woodstock is better than New York on 17 and worse on 5; on the rest, the New York figure falls inside Woodstock’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Woodstock | NY | U.S. | vs NY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 14.4%11.9–17.1 | 18.1% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.6%10.8–14.6 | 12.8% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.3%10.7–14.1 | 15% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 28.7%23.6–34.3 | 28.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.6%9.9–13.5 | 11.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 41%37–45.1 | 32.6% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 42.1%38.1–46.4 | 37.7% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 32.5%29.1–36.1 | 24% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.1%8.9–11.4 | 10.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 12.8%11.5–14 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.5%6.6–8.6 | 6.1% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 6.7%5.5–8.1 | 6% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.7%3.2–4.2 | 3.4% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 7.5%6–9.1 | 12.8% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 9.2%7.1–11.5 | 11.3% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 20.8%17–25.1 | 25.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 13.1%10.9–15.5 | 16.3% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33.3%28.3–38.5 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 4%3.2–5.1 | 7.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 85.2%82.7–87.5 | 80.8% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 70.4%67.3–73.3 | 63.5% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 93.6%92.5–94.5 | 89.2% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 82.3%79.5–84.7 | 77.2% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 73.2%68.9–77 | 66.8% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 79.7%73.5–85 | 78.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 18%15.4–20.9 | 17.5% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 25.9%21.8–30.3 | 34.2% | 32.5% | Better |
| Lack social and emotional support | 18.7%15.6–22 | 26.4% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 8.2%6.4–10.4 | 17.2% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 7.6%6.1–9.4 | 14.5% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.8%3.9–5.7 | 8.2% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.1%4.2–6.1 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 7.4%5.6–9.4 | 14.1% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 24.3%20.6–28.4 | 27.2% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.9%10.7–15.4 | 13.4% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 9.1%7.7–10.6 | 12.1% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 7%6.1–8 | 5.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 3.9%3.4–4.6 | 5.2% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.3%5.3–7.4 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.3%2.8–3.9 | 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 Woodstock
Is Woodstock a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Woodstock is healthier than 86% of U.S. towns: A for health, #194 of 755 in New York. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 90%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Woodstock?
CDC estimates 28.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 23.6% and 34.3%, against 28.8% across New York and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Woodstock?
Healthalliance Hospital Marys Avenue Campus in Kingston, 12.5 miles in a straight line from Woodstock’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
How many people in Woodstock have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 3.2–5.1%), 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 Woodstock 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 Woodstock.
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.