Healthcare in Gowanda, NY
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
37.1%
1.0pp above the national average
Depression Rate
22.6%
0.9pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.5%
1.6pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.3%
3.3pp 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
40.6%
Arthritis
32.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
17.4%
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
18.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.6%
Loneliness
32.3%
Lack of Support
24.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
34.6%
Mobility
18.9%
Cognitive
15.8%
Hearing
8.4%
Vision
6.8%
Self-Care
5.5%
Independent Living
11.3%
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
5
Avg CMS Rating
2.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
12.2 mi
Bertrand Chaffee Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bertrand Chaffee Hospital | 12.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Brooks-Tlc Hospital System, Inc | 19.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Mercy Hospital Of Buffalo | 27.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Western Ny Childrens Psychiatric Center | 27.7 mi | Psychiatric | — | ✓ |
| Kaleida Health | 28.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Gowanda has an obesity rate of 37.1%, which is 1.0pp above the national average. The depression rate is 22.6%, 0.9pp below the national average. About 7.3% of adults lack health insurance. 81.8% 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 2.3 out of 5.