Healthcare in Carthage, NY

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

38.3%

2.2pp above the national average

Depression Rate

21.9%

1.6pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

10.5%

1.4pp below 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 PLACES

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

High Cholesterol

32.7%

Arthritis

26.9%

Cancer (excl. skin)

8.0%

Teeth Lost (65+)

16.1%

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

18.9%

14+ days in past month

Depression

21.9%

Loneliness

33.8%

Lack of Support

25.0%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

31.2%

Mobility

13.8%

Cognitive

15.5%

Hearing

6.4%

Vision

5.2%

Self-Care

3.9%

Independent Living

9.4%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

5

Avg CMS Rating

3.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

0.7 mi

Carthage Area Hospital, Inc

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Carthage Area Hospital, Inc0.7 miAcute Care Hospitals—✓
Carthage Area Hospital, Inc0.7 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Samaritan Medical Center15.3 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5✓
Lewis County General Hospital17.6 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Gouverneur Hospital24.7 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓

Carthage has an obesity rate of 38.3%, which is 2.2pp above the national average. The depression rate is 21.9%, 1.6pp below the national average. About 7.6% of adults lack health insurance. 79.0% 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.