Healthcare in Fort Covington, NY
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
44.0%
7.9pp above the national average
Depression Rate
22.9%
0.6pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
15.3%
3.4pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.5%
3.1pp 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
39.8%
Arthritis
35.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
19.6%
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
18.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.9%
Loneliness
32.8%
Lack of Support
25.7%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
38.0%
Mobility
21.1%
Cognitive
16.5%
Hearing
9.3%
Vision
7.5%
Self-Care
6.0%
Independent Living
11.9%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
4
With Emergency Services
4
Avg CMS Rating
2.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
19.5 mi
Slhs Massena, Inc
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slhs Massena, Inc | 19.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| The University Of Vermont Health Network-Alice Hy | 19.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Canton-Potsdam Hospital | 29.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Adirondack Medical Center - Saranac Lake | 46.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Fort Covington has an obesity rate of 44.0%, which is 7.9pp above the national average. The depression rate is 22.9%, 0.6pp below the national average. About 7.5% of adults lack health insurance. 80.5% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 4 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.3 out of 5.