Healthcare in Dunkirk, NY
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
40.1%
4.0pp above the national average
Depression Rate
19.9%
3.6pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.5%
2.6pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
12.3%
1.7pp above 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
38.2%
Arthritis
29.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
20.1%
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
17.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
19.9%
Loneliness
32.4%
Lack of Support
25.4%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
33.8%
Mobility
17.8%
Cognitive
15.8%
Hearing
7.4%
Vision
7.5%
Self-Care
5.5%
Independent Living
10.5%
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
2.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
1.1 mi
Brooks-Tlc Hospital System, Inc
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brooks-Tlc Hospital System, Inc | 1.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Westfield Memorial Hospital, Inc | 16.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Upmc Chautauqua At Wca | 28.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Bertrand Chaffee Hospital | 31.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Mercy Hospital Of Buffalo | 36.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
Dunkirk has an obesity rate of 40.1%, which is 4.0pp above the national average. The depression rate is 19.9%, 3.6pp below the national average. About 12.3% of adults lack health insurance. 80.5% 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 2.3 out of 5.