Where Antwerp residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Antwerp, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Antwerp. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Antwerp
Obesity, COPD and cancer run high in Antwerp
2 in 5 adults have obesity (38%), vs 28.8% across New York. 1 in 14 adults have COPD (7.4%), vs 6% across New York. Cancer is also above the state: 9.3%, vs 7.7% across New York. In all, Antwerp runs above New York on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Antwerp
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (14.3%), vs 11.3% across New York. Habits ↓
Fewer Antwerp adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below New York. 1 in 9 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults 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 Antwerp’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Antwerp adults…
Antwerp runs below NY on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 5. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
11.1% of Antwerp adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Care in and near Antwerp
No hospital or community health center in Antwerp 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 Antwerp; ≈ 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 Antwerp adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
How Antwerp adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Antwerp runs above New York.
3 in 10 Antwerp 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.
Antwerp 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 Antwerp adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Antwerp
Why doesn’t Antwerp have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Antwerp.
What hospital is closest to Antwerp?
Gouverneur Hospital in Gouverneur, 11.7 miles in a straight line from Antwerp’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 Antwerp.
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.