Healthcare in Black River, NY
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
37.8%
1.7pp above the national average
Depression Rate
20.5%
3.0pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.6%
1.3pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
6.2%
4.4pp 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
34.0%
Arthritis
27.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
14.7%
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
20.5%
Loneliness
30.9%
Lack of Support
22.7%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
28.0%
Mobility
12.6%
Cognitive
12.9%
Hearing
6.3%
Vision
4.5%
Self-Care
3.5%
Independent Living
7.8%
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
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
6.3 mi
Samaritan Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samaritan Medical Center | 6.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Carthage Area Hospital, Inc | 10.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Carthage Area Hospital, Inc | 10.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| River Hospital Clinics | 23.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Lewis County General Hospital | 23.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Black River has an obesity rate of 37.8%, which is 1.7pp above the national average. The depression rate is 20.5%, 3.0pp below the national average. About 6.2% of adults lack health insurance. 80.6% 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 3.0 out of 5.