Healthcare in DeKalb Junction, NY
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
43.2%
7.1pp above the national average
Depression Rate
24.4%
0.9pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.1%
1.2pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.0%
3.6pp 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
38.5%
Arthritis
31.7%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
27.9%
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
18.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
24.4%
Loneliness
34.7%
Lack of Support
24.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
34.2%
Mobility
16.6%
Cognitive
16.2%
Hearing
7.5%
Vision
6.0%
Self-Care
4.9%
Independent Living
10.4%
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
13.9 mi
Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center | 13.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| St Lawrence Psychiatric Center | 13.9 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Gouverneur Hospital | 15.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Canton-Potsdam Hospital | 21.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Clifton-Fine Hospital | 29.5 mi | Rural Emergency Hospital | — | ✓ |
DeKalb Junction has an obesity rate of 43.2%, which is 7.1pp above the national average. The depression rate is 24.4%, 0.9pp above the national average. About 7.0% of adults lack health insurance. 81.2% 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.