Where Altmar residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Altmar, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Altmar. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Altmar
Smoking is more common in Altmar
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (18.1%), vs 11.3% across New York. Habits ↓
Depression is more common in Altmar
1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (24%), vs 17.5% across New York. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 20.5%, vs 15% across New York. Mind & connection ↓
The nearest ER is 23 miles from Altmar
The closest emergency room is Oswego Hospital in Oswego, 22.7 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Northern Oswego County Health Services is closer (7 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
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 Altmar’s likely range.
Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
1.1 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Altmar adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Altmar runs above New York.
1 in 3 Altmar 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.
Care in and near Altmar
No hospital or community health center in Altmar 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 Altmar; ≈ 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).
Out of every 100 Altmar adults…
Altmar runs above NY on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Altmar adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
17.2% of Altmar adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Altmar and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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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 Altmar adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Altmar
Why doesn’t Altmar have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Altmar.
What hospital is closest to Altmar?
Oswego Hospital in Oswego, 22.7 miles in a straight line from Altmar’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Altmar?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Northern Oswego County Health Services in Pulaski, 7.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Altmar.
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.