Photo: Doug Kerr · CC BY-SA 2.0Where Akwesasne residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Akwesasne, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Akwesasne. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Akwesasne
Smoking is more common in Akwesasne
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (20%), vs 11.3% across New York. COPD, which smoking drives, is high too: 7.6%, vs 6% across New York. Habits ↓
Obesity, asthma and diabetes run high in Akwesasne
44.8% of adults have obesity, vs 28.8% across New York. 1 in 7 adults have asthma (14.3%), vs 10.3% across New York. Diabetes is also above the state: 14.9%, vs 11.5% across New York. In all, Akwesasne runs above New York on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Akwesasne
1 in 7 adults lack reliable transportation (14.9%), vs 8.6% across New York. Food insecurity (25.6% vs 17.2%) and utility shut-off threats (13.4% vs 8.2%) are higher too. 20.7% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.1% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Akwesasne’s likely range.
Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
11 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Akwesasne adults…
Akwesasne runs below NY on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 9. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
20.7% of Akwesasne adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Care in and near Akwesasne
No hospital or community health center in Akwesasne 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 Akwesasne; ≈ 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 Akwesasne adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
How Akwesasne adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Akwesasne runs above New York.
1 in 3 Akwesasne 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.
Akwesasne and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Covington | D | 43.4% | 14.5% | 20.3% | ZIP codes |
| Massena | C− | 43.7% | 13.7% | 17.2% | ZIP 13662 |
| Fort Covington | — | — | — | — |
Fort Covington: a Census-designated place inside a larger town, graded as part of it. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Akwesasne adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Akwesasne
Why doesn’t Akwesasne have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Akwesasne.
What hospital is closest to Akwesasne?
SLHS Massena in Massena, 12.1 miles in a straight line from Akwesasne’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Akwesasne.
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.