Healthcare in Paul Smiths, NY
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
24.9%
11.2pp below the national average
Depression Rate
24.5%
1.0pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
1.4%
10.5pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
4.8%
5.8pp 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
12.9%
Arthritis
4.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
1.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
9.2%
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
22.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
24.5%
Loneliness
43.2%
Lack of Support
25.7%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
22.5%
Mobility
2.4%
Cognitive
16.8%
Hearing
1.9%
Vision
2.5%
Self-Care
1.0%
Independent Living
6.7%
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
2.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
7.9 mi
Adirondack Medical Center - Saranac Lake
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adirondack Medical Center - Saranac Lake | 7.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| The University Of Vermont Health Network-Alice Hy | 21.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Elizabethtown Community Hospital | 35.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Canton-Potsdam Hospital | 35.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital Medical Ctr | 42.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
Paul Smiths has an obesity rate of 24.9%, which is 11.2pp below the national average. The depression rate is 24.5%, 1.0pp above the national average. About 4.8% of adults lack health insurance. 68.2% 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.