Healthcare in West Carthage, NY

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

38.1%

2.0pp above the national average

Depression Rate

21.7%

1.8pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

11.3%

0.6pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

8.1%

2.5pp below the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Source: CDC PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

33.9%

Arthritis

28.3%

Cancer (excl. skin)

8.6%

Teeth Lost (65+)

17.7%

Health Risk Behaviors

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevention & Screening

Source: CDC PLACES

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Source: CDC PLACES

Frequent Mental Distress

18.6%

14+ days in past month

Depression

21.7%

Loneliness

33.5%

Lack of Support

24.5%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

32.5%

Mobility

14.9%

Cognitive

15.7%

Hearing

7.0%

Vision

5.6%

Self-Care

4.2%

Independent Living

9.8%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

5

Avg CMS Rating

3.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

1.5 mi

Carthage Area Hospital, Inc

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Carthage Area Hospital, Inc1.5 miAcute Care Hospitals—✓
Carthage Area Hospital, Inc1.5 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Samaritan Medical Center14.4 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5✓
Lewis County General Hospital17.1 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Gouverneur Hospital25.6 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓

West Carthage has an obesity rate of 38.1%, which is 2.0pp above the national average. The depression rate is 21.7%, 1.8pp below the national average. About 8.1% of adults lack health insurance. 79.6% 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 3.0 out of 5.