Healthcare in Fort Drum, NY

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity 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 PLACES

Age-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 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

20.3%

14+ days in past month

Depression

20.2%

Loneliness

38.9%

Lack of Support

27.7%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any 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 PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

5

Avg CMS Rating

3.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

8.0 mi

Samaritan Medical Center

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Samaritan Medical Center8.0 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5
Carthage Area Hospital, Inc10.8 miAcute Care Hospitals
Carthage Area Hospital, Inc10.8 miCritical Access Hospitals
River Hospital Clinics20.7 miCritical Access Hospitals
Lewis County General Hospital24.9 miCritical 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.