Healthcare in Altona, NY
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
38.0%
1.9pp above the national average
Depression Rate
17.9%
5.6pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.3%
1.6pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
11.2%
0.6pp above the national average
Health Scorecard
Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)
Health Outcomes
Source: CDC PLACESAge-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
31.3%
Arthritis
21.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
11.5%
Health Risk Behaviors
Source: CDC PLACESPrevention & Screening
Source: CDC PLACESGreen bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Source: CDC PLACESFrequent Mental Distress
17.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
17.9%
Loneliness
35.1%
Lack of Support
29.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
28.2%
Mobility
11.5%
Cognitive
14.4%
Hearing
5.4%
Vision
5.3%
Self-Care
3.9%
Independent Living
7.9%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
5
Avg CMS Rating
2.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
15.5 mi
Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital Medical Ctr
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital Medical Ctr | 15.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| The University Of Vermont Health Network-Alice Hy | 31.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Univ. Of Vermont - Fletcher Allen Health Care | 36.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Adirondack Medical Center - Saranac Lake | 44.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Elizabethtown Community Hospital | 46.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Altona has an obesity rate of 38.0%, which is 1.9pp above the national average. The depression rate is 17.9%, 5.6pp below the national average. About 11.2% of adults lack health insurance. 76.1% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.5 out of 5.