Photo: Doug Kerr · CC BY-SA 2.0Where Adams Center residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Adams Center, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Adams Center. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Adams Center
Obesity, COPD and arthritis run high in Adams Center
2 in 5 adults have obesity (37.8%), vs 28.8% across New York. 1 in 13 adults have COPD (7.5%), vs 6% across New York. Arthritis is also above the state: 29.4%, vs 24% across New York. In all, Adams Center runs above New York on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Adams Center
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (14.4%), vs 11.3% across New York. Habits ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the New York figure falls outside Adams Center’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Adams Center adults…
Adams Center runs above NY on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
0 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Care in and near Adams Center
No hospital or community health center in Adams Center itself. These are the nearest.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Adams Center; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Keeping up with care
Share of Adams Center adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
How Adams Center adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Adams Center runs above New York.
3 in 10 Adams Center adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
11.8% of Adams Center adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Adams Center and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Adams Center adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Adams Center
Why doesn’t Adams Center have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Adams Center.
What hospital is closest to Adams Center?
Samaritan Medical Center in Watertown, 7.6 miles in a straight line from Adams Center’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Adams Center?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is North Country Family Health Center in Watertown, 8.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Adams Center.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The New York figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.