Healthcare in Edwards, NY
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
42.1%
6.0pp above the national average
Depression Rate
24.6%
1.1pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.1%
near the national average
Uninsured Rate
6.1%
4.5pp 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
38.0%
Arthritis
31.7%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
17.8%
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
18.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
24.6%
Loneliness
34.2%
Lack of Support
23.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
32.3%
Mobility
15.3%
Cognitive
14.9%
Hearing
7.4%
Vision
5.2%
Self-Care
4.2%
Independent Living
9.5%
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
4
Avg CMS Rating
2.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
10.8 mi
Gouverneur Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gouverneur Hospital | 10.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Clifton-Fine Hospital | 17.2 mi | Rural Emergency Hospital | — | ✓ |
| Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center | 26.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| St Lawrence Psychiatric Center | 26.3 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Canton-Potsdam Hospital | 28.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
Edwards has an obesity rate of 42.1%, which is 6.0pp above the national average. The depression rate is 24.6%, 1.1pp above the national average. About 6.1% of adults lack health insurance. 82.3% 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.