Healthcare in Niagara Falls, NY

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

44.5%

8.4pp above the national average

Depression Rate

21.6%

1.9pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

13.9%

2.0pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

7.9%

2.7pp 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

35.2%

Arthritis

28.9%

Cancer (excl. skin)

8.2%

Teeth Lost (65+)

20.3%

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

18.6%

14+ days in past month

Depression

21.6%

Loneliness

32.7%

Lack of Support

26.2%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

33.0%

Mobility

17.9%

Cognitive

15.8%

Hearing

6.6%

Vision

7.2%

Self-Care

5.7%

Independent Living

11.2%

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

1.7 mi

Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center	1.7 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	1/5	✓
Mount St. Mary'S Hospital & Health Center	5.7 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
Kenmore Mercy Hospital	10.9 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Buffalo Psychiatric Center	13.6 mi	Psychiatric	—	—
Sisters Of Charity Hospital	13.7 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓

Niagara Falls has an obesity rate of 44.5%, which is 8.4pp above the national average. The depression rate is 21.6%, 1.9pp below the national average. About 7.9% of adults lack health insurance. 82.3% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.3 out of 5.