Photo: Famartin · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Averill Park residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Averill Park, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Averill Park. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Averill Park
Averill Park keeps up with checkups
It beats New York on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (71.4% vs 63.5%) and cholesterol checks (91.7% vs 89.2%). Checkups ↓
Cancer runs high in Averill Park
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.1%), vs 7.7% across New York. Conditions ↓
Averill Park is an active town
Only 19.2% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 25.9% 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 Averill Park’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Averill Park adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
Out of every 100 Averill Park adults…
Averill Park runs below NY on 3 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
2.3 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Care in and near Averill Park
No hospital or community health center in Averill Park 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 Averill Park; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How Averill Park adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Averill Park does better than New York.
3 in 10 Averill Park 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.
6.3% of Averill Park adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Averill Park 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Sand Lake | — | — | — | — |
West Sand Lake: 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 Averill Park adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Averill Park
Why doesn’t Averill Park have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Averill Park.
What hospital is closest to Averill Park?
Samaritan Hospital of Troy, New York in Troy, 8.6 miles in a straight line from Averill Park’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 Averill Park?
4 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Watervliet Health Center in Watervliet, 9.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Averill Park.
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.