Healthcare in Lackawanna, NY
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
37.7%
1.6pp above the national average
Depression Rate
23.0%
0.5pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.2%
1.3pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.9%
1.7pp 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
37.6%
Arthritis
29.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
20.3%
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
19.3%
14+ days in past month
Depression
23.0%
Loneliness
32.4%
Lack of Support
25.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
31.8%
Mobility
17.3%
Cognitive
16.0%
Hearing
7.3%
Vision
7.2%
Self-Care
5.7%
Independent Living
11.5%
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
3
Avg CMS Rating
2.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
2.0 mi
Mercy Hospital Of Buffalo
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Hospital Of Buffalo | 2.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Kaleida Health | 3.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Western Ny Childrens Psychiatric Center | 4.5 mi | Psychiatric | — | ✓ |
| Brylin Hosp | 6.8 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Buffalo Psychiatric Center | 7.5 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Lackawanna has an obesity rate of 37.7%, which is 1.6pp above the national average. The depression rate is 23.0%, 0.5pp below the national average. About 8.9% of adults lack health insurance. 81.6% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.5 out of 5.