Healthcare in Ames, NY
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
41.0%
4.9pp above the national average
Depression Rate
22.9%
0.6pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.8%
0.9pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.6%
3.0pp below 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
38.3%
Arthritis
32.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
18.9%
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
18.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.9%
Loneliness
33.2%
Lack of Support
24.4%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
32.5%
Mobility
17.1%
Cognitive
15.4%
Hearing
8.4%
Vision
6.3%
Self-Care
5.2%
Independent Living
10.4%
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
2.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
10.6 mi
Cobleskill Regional Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cobleskill Regional Hospital | 10.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Bassett Healthcare | 16.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Little Falls Hospital | 21.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| St Mary'S Healthcare | 22.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Nathan Littauer Hospital | 24.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
Ames has an obesity rate of 41.0%, which is 4.9pp above the national average. The depression rate is 22.9%, 0.6pp below the national average. About 7.6% of adults lack health insurance. 79.5% 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 2.3 out of 5.