Healthcare in Dexter, NY
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
38.7%
2.6pp above the national average
Depression Rate
21.7%
1.8pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.9%
1.0pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
5.4%
5.2pp 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
35.2%
Arthritis
29.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
13.5%
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
17.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.7%
Loneliness
30.4%
Lack of Support
21.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
28.1%
Mobility
13.4%
Cognitive
13.0%
Hearing
6.0%
Vision
4.5%
Self-Care
3.7%
Independent Living
8.1%
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
7.2 mi
Samaritan Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samaritan Medical Center | 7.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Carthage Area Hospital, Inc | 22.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Carthage Area Hospital, Inc | 22.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| River Hospital Clinics | 23.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Lewis County General Hospital | 31.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Dexter has an obesity rate of 38.7%, which is 2.6pp above the national average. The depression rate is 21.7%, 1.8pp below the national average. About 5.4% of adults lack health insurance. 81.6% 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.