Healthcare in Lancaster, NY

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

31.5%

4.6pp below the national average

Depression Rate

22.0%

1.5pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

9.3%

2.6pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

5.2%

5.4pp 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

36.7%

Arthritis

27.5%

Cancer (excl. skin)

9.2%

Teeth Lost (65+)

10.0%

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

16.5%

14+ days in past month

Depression

22.0%

Loneliness

30.4%

Lack of Support

22.4%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

23.9%

Mobility

11.6%

Cognitive

11.7%

Hearing

6.0%

Vision

3.8%

Self-Care

3.2%

Independent Living

7.3%

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

2.8 / 5

Nearest Hospital

5.9 mi

Western Ny Childrens Psychiatric Center

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Western Ny Childrens Psychiatric Center	5.9 mi	Psychiatric	—	✓
Upstate New York Va Healthcare System (Western Ny Va Healthcare System)	7.5 mi	Acute Care - Veterans Administration	4/5	✓
Erie County Medical Center	7.5 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Kaleida Health	8.5 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
Mercy Hospital Of Buffalo	8.6 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓

Lancaster has an obesity rate of 31.5%, which is 4.6pp below the national average. The depression rate is 22.0%, 1.5pp below the national average. About 5.2% of adults lack health insurance. 81.8% 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 2.8 out of 5.