Healthcare in Wells, NY
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
32.6%
3.5pp below the national average
Depression Rate
20.2%
3.3pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
15.4%
3.5pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
6.3%
4.3pp 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
45.8%
Arthritis
38.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
13.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
13.6%
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
15.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
20.2%
Loneliness
30.4%
Lack of Support
23.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
35.4%
Mobility
20.8%
Cognitive
13.6%
Hearing
9.8%
Vision
6.3%
Self-Care
5.5%
Independent Living
10.2%
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
17.9 mi
Nathan Littauer Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan Littauer Hospital | 17.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| St Mary'S Healthcare | 32.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Glens Falls Hospital | 33.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Little Falls Hospital | 34.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Saratoga Hospital | 35.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Wells has an obesity rate of 32.6%, which is 3.5pp below the national average. The depression rate is 20.2%, 3.3pp below the national average. About 6.3% of adults lack health insurance. 84.2% 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.