Where Au Sable Forks residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Au Sable Forks, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Au Sable Forks. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Au Sable Forks
Cancer, COPD and depression run high in Au Sable Forks
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.6%), vs 7.7% across New York. 1 in 13 adults have COPD (8%), vs 6% across New York. Depression is also above the state: 22.6%, vs 17.5% across New York. In all, Au Sable Forks runs above New York on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Fewer Au Sable Forks adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below New York. 1 in 8 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Nearly everyone in Au Sable Forks is insured
Only 5.3% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 7.9% across New York. Checkups ↓
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 Au Sable Forks’ likely range.
Out of every 100 Au Sable Forks adults…
Au Sable Forks runs above NY on 5 of 12 conditions. 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.
10.9% of Au Sable Forks adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Keeping up with care
Share of Au Sable Forks adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
Care in and near Au Sable Forks
No hospital or community health center in Au Sable Forks 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 Au Sable Forks; ≈ 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
How Au Sable Forks adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Au Sable Forks runs above New York.
1 in 3 Au Sable Forks 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.
Au Sable Forks 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Brook | B | 33.6% | 10.7% | 14.2% | ZIP codes |
| Jay | B+ | 34.6% | 11.1% | 13.6% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Au Sable Forks adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Au Sable Forks
Why doesn’t Au Sable Forks have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Au Sable Forks.
What hospital is closest to Au Sable Forks?
Elizabethtown Community Hospital in Elizabethtown, 16.9 miles in a straight line from Au Sable Forks’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Au Sable Forks.
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.