Healthcare in Galway, NY

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

34.3%

1.8pp below the national average

Depression Rate

21.6%

1.9pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

9.8%

2.1pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

4.4%

6.2pp 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

38.7%

Arthritis

29.9%

Cancer (excl. skin)

10.5%

Teeth Lost (65+)

11.1%

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

15.5%

14+ days in past month

Depression

21.6%

Loneliness

30.7%

Lack of Support

20.6%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

25.2%

Mobility

11.9%

Cognitive

11.2%

Hearing

6.1%

Vision

3.7%

Self-Care

3.1%

Independent Living

7.0%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

2.7 / 5

Nearest Hospital

9.1 mi

St Mary'S Healthcare

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
St Mary'S Healthcare	9.1 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Ellis Hospital	14.7 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
Sunnyview Hospital And Rehabilitation Center	14.7 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	—	—
Saratoga Hospital	15.2 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
Four Winds Of Saratoga	15.2 mi	Psychiatric	—	✓

Galway has an obesity rate of 34.3%, which is 1.8pp below the national average. The depression rate is 21.6%, 1.9pp below the national average. About 4.4% of adults lack health insurance. 81.4% 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 2.7 out of 5.