Healthcare in Lake Placid, NY
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
33.9%
2.2pp below the national average
Depression Rate
21.5%
2.0pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
9.8%
2.1pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
4.9%
5.7pp 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
36.2%
Arthritis
27.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
8.4%
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
15.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.5%
Loneliness
30.6%
Lack of Support
21.1%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
26.9%
Mobility
12.6%
Cognitive
11.9%
Hearing
6.2%
Vision
4.1%
Self-Care
3.3%
Independent Living
7.3%
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
2.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
8.9 mi
Adirondack Medical Center - Saranac Lake
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adirondack Medical Center - Saranac Lake | 8.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Elizabethtown Community Hospital | 19.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| The University Of Vermont Health Network-Alice Hy | 34.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital Medical Ctr | 38.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Univ. Of Vermont - Fletcher Allen Health Care | 40.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Lake Placid has an obesity rate of 33.9%, which is 2.2pp below the national average. The depression rate is 21.5%, 2.0pp below the national average. About 4.9% of adults lack health insurance. 79.9% 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.