Healthcare in Fort Drum, NY
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
33.0%
3.1pp below the national average
Depression Rate
20.2%
3.3pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
2.9%
9.0pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.3%
2.3pp 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
15.9%
Arthritis
7.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
1.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
17.0%
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
20.3%
14+ days in past month
Depression
20.2%
Loneliness
38.9%
Lack of Support
27.7%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
22.8%
Mobility
3.7%
Cognitive
15.6%
Hearing
2.2%
Vision
3.4%
Self-Care
1.6%
Independent Living
6.8%
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
8.0 mi
Samaritan Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samaritan Medical Center | 8.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Carthage Area Hospital, Inc | 10.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Carthage Area Hospital, Inc | 10.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| River Hospital Clinics | 20.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Lewis County General Hospital | 24.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Fort Drum has an obesity rate of 33.0%, which is 3.1pp below the national average. The depression rate is 20.2%, 3.3pp below the national average. About 8.3% of adults lack health insurance. 71.4% 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.