Healthcare in Lake George, NY

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

32.6%

3.5pp below the national average

Depression Rate

21.7%

1.8pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

12.3%

near 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

38.6%

Arthritis

31.0%

Cancer (excl. skin)

10.4%

Teeth Lost (65+)

11.1%

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

16.2%

14+ days in past month

Depression

21.7%

Loneliness

30.3%

Lack of Support

21.9%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

30.2%

Mobility

15.4%

Cognitive

13.1%

Hearing

7.5%

Vision

5.2%

Self-Care

4.2%

Independent Living

8.6%

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

2.3 / 5

Nearest Hospital

8.7 mi

Glens Falls Hospital

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Glens Falls Hospital	8.7 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Saratoga Hospital	24.4 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
Four Winds Of Saratoga	24.4 mi	Psychiatric	—	✓
Nathan Littauer Hospital	37.3 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
St Mary'S Healthcare	40.9 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓

Lake George has an obesity rate of 32.6%, which is 3.5pp below the national average. The depression rate is 21.7%, 1.8pp below the national average. About 6.1% of adults lack health insurance. 81.6% 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 2.3 out of 5.