Healthcare in Johnstown, NY

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

34.0%

2.1pp below the national average

Depression Rate

21.4%

2.1pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

10.9%

1.0pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

6.1%

4.5pp 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

37.1%

Arthritis

30.4%

Cancer (excl. skin)

9.8%

Teeth Lost (65+)

10.7%

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

16.9%

14+ days in past month

Depression

21.4%

Loneliness

32.3%

Lack of Support

22.6%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

31.4%

Mobility

14.7%

Cognitive

13.6%

Hearing

7.0%

Vision

4.8%

Self-Care

3.8%

Independent Living

8.5%

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

2.5 / 5

Nearest Hospital

9.0 mi

Nathan Littauer Hospital

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Nathan Littauer Hospital	9.0 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
St Mary'S Healthcare	11.3 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Cobleskill Regional Hospital	23.0 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	3/5	✓
Little Falls Hospital	24.7 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Ellis Hospital	26.3 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓

Johnstown has an obesity rate of 34.0%, which is 2.1pp below the national average. The depression rate is 21.4%, 2.1pp below the national average. About 6.1% of adults lack health insurance. 80.6% 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 2.5 out of 5.