Healthcare in Houghton, NY
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
26.8%
9.3pp below the national average
Depression Rate
22.5%
1.0pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
6.4%
5.5pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
5.8%
4.8pp 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
27.2%
Arthritis
17.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
5.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
17.0%
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
19.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.5%
Loneliness
39.5%
Lack of Support
23.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
26.9%
Mobility
8.7%
Cognitive
15.9%
Hearing
4.8%
Vision
4.0%
Self-Care
2.4%
Independent Living
8.4%
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
16.1 mi
Cuba Memorial Hospital, Inc
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cuba Memorial Hospital, Inc | 16.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | — |
| Wyoming County | 22.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Nicholas H Noyes Memorial Hospital | 24.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Jones Memorial Hospital | 26.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Olean General Hospital | 27.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
Houghton has an obesity rate of 26.8%, which is 9.3pp below the national average. The depression rate is 22.5%, 1.0pp below the national average. About 5.8% of adults lack health insurance. 76.3% 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.