Healthcare in Potsdam, NY
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
35.6%
0.5pp below the national average
Depression Rate
25.9%
2.4pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
5.3%
6.6pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
6.7%
3.9pp 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
22.6%
Arthritis
13.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
3.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
13.2%
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
23.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
25.9%
Loneliness
42.1%
Lack of Support
26.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
29.4%
Mobility
6.9%
Cognitive
18.9%
Hearing
3.7%
Vision
4.6%
Self-Care
2.4%
Independent Living
9.6%
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
4
Avg CMS Rating
2.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
3.8 mi
Canton-Potsdam Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canton-Potsdam Hospital | 3.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Slhs Massena, Inc | 18.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center | 25.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| St Lawrence Psychiatric Center | 25.0 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Gouverneur Hospital | 33.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Potsdam has an obesity rate of 35.6%, which is 0.5pp below the national average. The depression rate is 25.9%, 2.4pp above the national average. About 6.7% of adults lack health insurance. 75.9% 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 2.5 out of 5.