Healthcare in Saranac Lake, NY
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
38.0%
1.9pp above the national average
Depression Rate
22.7%
0.8pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.3%
1.6pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
5.6%
5.0pp 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
35.7%
Arthritis
28.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.1%
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
16.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.7%
Loneliness
31.5%
Lack of Support
22.3%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
28.3%
Mobility
13.4%
Cognitive
13.2%
Hearing
6.2%
Vision
4.5%
Self-Care
3.7%
Independent Living
8.1%
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
1.7 mi
Adirondack Medical Center - Saranac Lake
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adirondack Medical Center - Saranac Lake | 1.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Elizabethtown Community Hospital | 27.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| The University Of Vermont Health Network-Alice Hy | 29.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital Medical Ctr | 41.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Canton-Potsdam Hospital | 44.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
Saranac Lake has an obesity rate of 38.0%, which is 1.9pp above the national average. The depression rate is 22.7%, 0.8pp below the national average. About 5.6% of adults lack health insurance. 79.1% 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.