Healthcare in Plattsburgh West, NY
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity 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 PLACESAge-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 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
20.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
25.2%
Loneliness
34.3%
Lack of Support
24.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny 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 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
2.4 mi
Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital Medical Ctr
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital Medical Ctr | 2.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Univ. Of Vermont - Fletcher Allen Health Care | 20.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Elizabethtown Community Hospital | 32.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| The University Of Vermont Health Network-Alice Hy | 37.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Adirondack Medical Center - Saranac Lake | 39.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
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.