Healthcare in Schroon Lake, NY
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
34.3%
1.8pp below the national average
Depression Rate
20.0%
3.5pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.7%
0.8pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
4.5%
6.1pp 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
41.9%
Arthritis
34.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
12.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
13.5%
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
14.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
20.0%
Loneliness
28.9%
Lack of Support
20.3%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
29.8%
Mobility
15.9%
Cognitive
11.1%
Hearing
8.0%
Vision
4.7%
Self-Care
3.9%
Independent Living
7.6%
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
5
Avg CMS Rating
2.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
27.4 mi
Elizabethtown Community Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabethtown Community Hospital | 27.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Porter Hospital, Inc | 31.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Glens Falls Hospital | 36.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Adirondack Medical Center - Saranac Lake | 40.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Rutland Regional Medical Center | 45.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
Schroon Lake has an obesity rate of 34.3%, which is 1.8pp below the national average. The depression rate is 20.0%, 3.5pp below the national average. About 4.5% of adults lack health insurance. 83.5% 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.