Photo: Quintin Soloviev · CC BY 4.0Within New York, Champlain is healthier than 18% of graded towns
Champlain differs from New York on 15 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 3 better, 12 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 12919, 12921, 12979. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Champlain
COPD, depression and heart disease run high in Champlain
1 in 11 adults have COPD (8.8%), vs 6% across New York. 1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (23.4%), vs 17.5% across New York. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.7%, vs 6.1% across New York. In all, Champlain runs above New York on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Champlain
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (15.9%), vs 11.3% across New York. Habits ↓
Champlain is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Champlain is healthier than 42%. Against the 8,873 towns with similar household incomes ($45K–$75K), it’s healthier than 66%. Health Grade ↓
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 Champlain’s likely range; Champlain’s figures come from ZIP codes 12919, 12921, 12979, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to A−.
What’s behind Champlain’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Champlain is healthier than 42% of U.S. towns, #617 of 755 in New York. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 62% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 31%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Champlain’s median household income is $59,866; among the 8,873 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($45K–$75K), it’s healthier than 66%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Where Champlain compares well: no health insurance (ages 18–64), 6.1% (U.S. 11%).
Out of every 100 Champlain adults…
Champlain runs above NY on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
6.1 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
Care in and near Champlain
1 community health center in Champlain, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Champlain; ≈ 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 Champlain adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
How Champlain adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Champlain runs above New York.
1 in 3 Champlain 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.
14.2% of Champlain adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Champlain and the towns around it
Champlain’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 5 graded towns around it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Champlain | C+ | 34.6% | 11.7% | 15.9% | ZIP codes |
| Mooers | C | 35.5% | 11.7% | 18% | ZIP codes |
| Chazy | B− | 34.1% | 11.1% | 15.3% | ZIP codes |
| Rouses Point | C− | 36.5% | 13.5% | 17.8% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Champlain adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Champlain
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Champlain is better than New York on 3 and worse on 12; on the rest, the New York figure falls inside Champlain’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Champlain | NY | U.S. | vs NY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 19.6%16.9–22.7 | 18.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.3%13.3–17.4 | 12.8% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.9%15.8–20.1 | 15% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 34.6%28.9–40.5 | 28.8% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 11.7%10.1–13.5 | 11.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 36.1%32.5–39.8 | 32.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.2%33.4–41 | 37.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 30.1%26.9–33.2 | 24% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 12.1%10.7–13.5 | 10.3% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.7%8.8–10.7 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.7%6.8–8.6 | 6.1% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8.8%7.6–10.2 | 6% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.9%3.5–4.4 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 16.7%13.8–19.9 | 12.8% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.9%13.3–18.9 | 11.3% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 28.1%23.7–32.7 | 25.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16%13.3–18.8 | 16.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.6%29.7–39.7 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.1%4.8–7.5 | 7.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.5%77.3–83.3 | 80.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 63%59.8–66.4 | 63.5% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.4%86.6–89.9 | 89.2% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78%75.2–80.7 | 77.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 70.5%66.2–74.6 | 66.8% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.6%69–81.7 | 78.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.4%20.2–26.8 | 17.5% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 32.5%27.8–37.3 | 34.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.6%19.3–26 | 26.4% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 14.5%11.9–17.2 | 17.2% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12.1%10.2–14.1 | 14.5% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.8%6.7–9 | 8.2% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.1%7–9.2 | 8.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 14.2%11.6–16.8 | 14.1% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 30.2%26.2–34.6 | 27.2% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.6%12.5–17 | 13.4% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.4%12.5–16.4 | 12.1% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.2%6.3–8.1 | 5.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.2%4.6–5.9 | 5.2% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.1%7.9–10.4 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.3%3.8–4.9 | 3.8% | 3.8% | About the same |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the New York figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Champlain
Is Champlain a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Champlain is healthier than 42% of U.S. towns: ≈ C+ for health, #617 of 755 in New York. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 66%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Champlain?
CDC estimates 34.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.9% and 40.5%, against 28.8% across New York and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Champlain?
The University of Vermont Health Network - Champl in Plattsburgh, 18.5 miles in a straight line from Champlain’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Champlain have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.8–7.5%), against 7.9% across New York.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Champlain more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Champlain.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.