On CDC estimates, De Peyster is healthier than 26% of U.S. towns
De Peyster trails New York on 15 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 13654, 13633, 13680. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in De Peyster
COPD, obesity and depression run high in De Peyster
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.4%), vs 6% across New York. 42.7% of adults have obesity, vs 28.8% across New York. Depression is also above the state: 24.6%, vs 17.5% across New York. In all, De Peyster runs above New York on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in De Peyster
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.9%), vs 11.3% across New York. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in De Peyster
57.5% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.5% across New York. Among those 65 and older, 16.4% have lost all their teeth (New York 12.8%). 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 De Peyster’s likely range; De Peyster’s figures come from ZIP codes 13654, 13633, 13680, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B.
What’s behind De Peyster’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, De Peyster is healthier than 26% of U.S. towns. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 48% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 9%).
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). De Peyster’s median household income is $67,000; among the 10,217 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($50K–$84K), it’s healthier than 30%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Out of every 100 De Peyster adults…
De Peyster runs above NY on 10 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.
9.5 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of De Peyster adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
Care in and near De Peyster
No hospital or community health center in De Peyster 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 De Peyster; ≈ 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).
How De Peyster adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, De Peyster runs above New York.
1 in 3 De Peyster 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.
17.1% of De Peyster adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
De Peyster and the towns around it
De Peyster has the best Health Grade of the 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De Peyster | C | 42.7% | 12.2% | 16.9% | ZIP codes |
| De Kalb | C− | 43.7% | 12.8% | 17.7% | ZIP codes |
| Oswegatchie | C− | 43.5% | 12.8% | 17% | ZIP codes |
| Macomb | — | — | — | — | |
| Gouverneur | D | 45.4% | 13.2% | 18.8% | ZIP codes |
Macomb: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of De Peyster adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for De Peyster
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, De Peyster is better than New York on 0 and worse on 15; on the rest, the New York figure falls inside De Peyster’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | De Peyster | NY | U.S. | vs NY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 20.3%17.6–23.2 | 18.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.6%13.7–17.6 | 12.8% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.6%16.6–20.9 | 15% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 42.7%37.4–47.9 | 28.8% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 12.2%10.7–14 | 11.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 37.2%33.8–40.5 | 32.6% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.3%33.8–40.8 | 37.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 30.5%27.5–33.4 | 24% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 12.3%10.9–13.7 | 10.3% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.3%8.4–10.2 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.5%6.7–8.4 | 6.1% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9.4%8.2–10.7 | 6% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.9%3.5–4.3 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 16.4%13.8–19.5 | 12.8% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.9%14.3–19.7 | 11.3% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 29%25–33.3 | 25.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 18.3%15.6–21.2 | 16.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.3%32–41 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.7%5.3–8.2 | 7.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 81.4%78.5–84 | 80.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 57.5%54.4–60.8 | 63.5% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.2%85.4–88.9 | 89.2% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.5%74.7–80 | 77.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64.4%60–68.6 | 66.8% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.1%71.3–82.5 | 78.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.6%21.6–27.9 | 17.5% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 34.2%29.8–38.7 | 34.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24%20.7–27.4 | 26.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 16%13.2–18.9 | 17.2% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 13%10.9–15.1 | 14.5% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.3%7–9.5 | 8.2% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.9%7.6–10.2 | 8.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 17.1%14.3–20 | 14.1% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 32.4%28.5–36.5 | 27.2% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.3%13.3–17.6 | 13.4% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.4%13.4–17.6 | 12.1% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.2%6.3–8.1 | 5.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.6%4.9–6.3 | 5.2% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.8%8.6–11.2 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.5%4–5.2 | 3.8% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 De Peyster
Is De Peyster a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, De Peyster is healthier than 26% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 30%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in De Peyster?
CDC estimates 42.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 37.4% and 47.9%, against 28.8% across New York and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to De Peyster?
Carthage Area Hospital in Ogdensburg, 10.0 miles in a straight line from De Peyster’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in De Peyster have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.3–8.2%), 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 De Peyster more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in De Peyster.
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.