Healthcare in Colton, NY
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
40.6%
4.5pp above the national average
Depression Rate
22.9%
0.6pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.2%
0.7pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
4.9%
5.7pp 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
37.9%
Arthritis
31.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
16.8%
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
16.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.9%
Loneliness
31.5%
Lack of Support
21.4%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
28.5%
Mobility
13.5%
Cognitive
12.1%
Hearing
6.7%
Vision
4.4%
Self-Care
3.6%
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
4
Avg CMS Rating
2.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
6.5 mi
Canton-Potsdam Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canton-Potsdam Hospital | 6.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Slhs Massena, Inc | 25.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center | 27.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| St Lawrence Psychiatric Center | 27.6 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Clifton-Fine Hospital | 29.8 mi | Rural Emergency Hospital | — | ✓ |
Colton has an obesity rate of 40.6%, which is 4.5pp above the national average. The depression rate is 22.9%, 0.6pp below the national average. About 4.9% of adults lack health insurance. 83.3% 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.