Healthcare in Plattsburgh West, NY

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

39.1%

3.0pp above the national average

Depression Rate

25.2%

1.7pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

14.2%

2.3pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

8.6%

2.0pp 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

37.7%

Arthritis

31.8%

Cancer (excl. skin)

8.9%

Teeth Lost (65+)

22.0%

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

20.8%

14+ days in past month

Depression

25.2%

Loneliness

34.3%

Lack of Support

24.8%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

36.3%

Mobility

18.8%

Cognitive

18.3%

Hearing

8.1%

Vision

7.6%

Self-Care

6.2%

Independent Living

12.4%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

5

Avg CMS Rating

2.5 / 5

Nearest Hospital

2.4 mi

Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital Medical Ctr

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital Medical Ctr2.4 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5
Univ. Of Vermont - Fletcher Allen Health Care20.1 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5
Elizabethtown Community Hospital32.8 miCritical Access Hospitals
The University Of Vermont Health Network-Alice Hy37.3 miCritical Access Hospitals1/5
Adirondack Medical Center - Saranac Lake39.0 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5

Plattsburgh West has an obesity rate of 39.1%, which is 3.0pp above the national average. The depression rate is 25.2%, 1.7pp above the national average. About 8.6% of adults lack health insurance. 79.3% 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.