Healthcare in Glens Falls, NY
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
32.6%
3.5pp below the national average
Depression Rate
23.1%
near the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.3%
1.6pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
6.2%
4.4pp 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
34.9%
Arthritis
26.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
11.5%
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
17.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
23.1%
Loneliness
31.7%
Lack of Support
22.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
28.0%
Mobility
13.1%
Cognitive
13.7%
Hearing
6.0%
Vision
4.7%
Self-Care
3.8%
Independent Living
8.3%
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
4
Avg CMS Rating
2.7 / 5
Nearest Hospital
In city
Glens Falls Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glens Falls Hospital | In city | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Saratoga Hospital | 17.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Four Winds Of Saratoga | 17.1 mi | Psychiatric | — | ✓ |
| Ellis Hospital | 36.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Sunnyview Hospital And Rehabilitation Center | 36.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
Glens Falls has an obesity rate of 32.6%, which is 3.5pp below the national average. The depression rate is 23.1%, near the national average. About 6.2% of adults lack health insurance. 79.4% 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.