Healthcare in Canton, NY

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

33.0%

3.1pp below the national average

Depression Rate

25.3%

1.8pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

5.8%

6.1pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

5.6%

5.0pp below the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Source: CDC PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

24.1%

Arthritis

15.8%

Cancer (excl. skin)

5.1%

Teeth Lost (65+)

19.4%

Health Risk Behaviors

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevention & Screening

Source: CDC PLACES

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Source: CDC PLACES

Frequent Mental Distress

20.9%

14+ days in past month

Depression

25.3%

Loneliness

40.5%

Lack of Support

24.4%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

27.5%

Mobility

7.9%

Cognitive

16.4%

Hearing

4.4%

Vision

4.0%

Self-Care

2.3%

Independent Living

8.5%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

2.5 / 5

Nearest Hospital

13.2 mi

Canton-Potsdam Hospital

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Canton-Potsdam Hospital	13.2 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center	16.5 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
St Lawrence Psychiatric Center	16.5 mi	Psychiatric	—	—
Gouverneur Hospital	24.0 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Slhs Massena, Inc	26.9 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓

Canton has an obesity rate of 33.0%, which is 3.1pp below the national average. The depression rate is 25.3%, 1.8pp above the national average. About 5.6% of adults lack health insurance. 77.0% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.5 out of 5.