Healthcare in Ghent, NY

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

32.1%

4.0pp below the national average

Depression Rate

20.3%

3.2pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

11.6%

near the national average

Uninsured Rate

5.4%

5.2pp 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

41.7%

Arthritis

30.8%

Cancer (excl. skin)

10.7%

Teeth Lost (65+)

11.3%

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

14.9%

14+ days in past month

Depression

20.3%

Loneliness

29.6%

Lack of Support

22.3%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

27.6%

Mobility

14.0%

Cognitive

11.6%

Hearing

6.7%

Vision

4.5%

Self-Care

3.8%

Independent Living

7.5%

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

5

Avg CMS Rating

2.8 / 5

Nearest Hospital

9.6 mi

Columbia Memorial Hospital

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Columbia Memorial Hospital9.6 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5✓
Fairview Hospital18.3 miCritical Access Hospitals3/5✓
Berkshire Medical Center19.4 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5✓
Albany Medical Center Hospital24.8 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5✓
St Peter'S Hospital24.8 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5✓

Ghent has an obesity rate of 32.1%, which is 4.0pp below the national average. The depression rate is 20.3%, 3.2pp below the national average. About 5.4% of adults lack health insurance. 81.3% 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 2.8 out of 5.