Healthcare in Edwards, NY

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity 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 PLACES

Age-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 PLACES

Prevention & Screening

Source: CDC PLACES

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Source: CDC PLACES

Frequent Mental Distress

18.4%

14+ days in past month

Depression

24.6%

Loneliness

34.2%

Lack of Support

23.8%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any 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 PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

4

Avg CMS Rating

2.5 / 5

Nearest Hospital

10.8 mi

Gouverneur Hospital

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Gouverneur Hospital10.8 miCritical Access Hospitals
Clifton-Fine Hospital17.2 miRural Emergency Hospital
Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center26.3 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5
St Lawrence Psychiatric Center26.3 miPsychiatric
Canton-Potsdam Hospital28.6 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5

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.