Healthcare in Au Sable Forks, NY
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
32.7%
3.4pp below the national average
Depression Rate
22.6%
0.9pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.6%
1.3pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
5.3%
5.3pp 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
37.3%
Arthritis
30.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
13.9%
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
16.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.6%
Loneliness
32.3%
Lack of Support
22.1%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
28.8%
Mobility
13.8%
Cognitive
13.1%
Hearing
6.8%
Vision
4.5%
Self-Care
3.7%
Independent Living
8.3%
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
16.9 mi
Elizabethtown Community Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabethtown Community Hospital | 16.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital Medical Ctr | 20.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Univ. Of Vermont - Fletcher Allen Health Care | 22.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Adirondack Medical Center - Saranac Lake | 24.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| The University Of Vermont Health Network-Alice Hy | 35.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
Au Sable Forks has an obesity rate of 32.7%, which is 3.4pp below the national average. The depression rate is 22.6%, 0.9pp below the national average. About 5.3% of adults lack health insurance. 80.9% 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.