Healthcare in Plattsburgh, NY
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
32.3%
3.8pp below the national average
Depression Rate
24.0%
0.5pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
9.5%
2.4pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
6.9%
3.7pp 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
32.5%
Arthritis
24.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
15.0%
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
19.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
24.0%
Loneliness
35.2%
Lack of Support
22.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
30.0%
Mobility
12.3%
Cognitive
15.9%
Hearing
6.2%
Vision
5.4%
Self-Care
3.8%
Independent Living
9.8%
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
1.4 mi
Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital Medical Ctr
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital Medical Ctr | 1.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Univ. Of Vermont - Fletcher Allen Health Care | 19.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Elizabethtown Community Hospital | 33.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| The University Of Vermont Health Network-Alice Hy | 39.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Adirondack Medical Center - Saranac Lake | 41.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Plattsburgh has an obesity rate of 32.3%, which is 3.8pp below the national average. The depression rate is 24.0%, 0.5pp above the national average. About 6.9% of adults lack health insurance. 78.9% 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.