Photo: Mitchazenia · CC BY-SA 4.0Where DeKalb Junction residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for DeKalb Junction, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for DeKalb Junction. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in DeKalb Junction
COPD, obesity and depression run high in DeKalb Junction
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.4%), vs 6% across New York. 43.2% of adults have obesity, vs 28.8% across New York. Depression is also above the state: 24.4%, vs 17.5% across New York. In all, DeKalb Junction runs above New York on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in DeKalb Junction
55.2% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.5% across New York. Among those 65 and older, 27.9% have lost all their teeth (New York 12.8%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in DeKalb Junction
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (18%), vs 11.3% 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 DeKalb Junction’s likely range.
Out of every 100 DeKalb Junction adults…
DeKalb Junction runs above NY on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of DeKalb Junction adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
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.
Care in and near DeKalb Junction
No hospital or community health center in DeKalb Junction 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 DeKalb Junction; ≈ 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 DeKalb Junction adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, DeKalb Junction runs above New York.
1 in 3 DeKalb Junction 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.
18% of DeKalb Junction adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
DeKalb Junction 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 DeKalb Junction adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in DeKalb Junction
Why doesn’t DeKalb Junction have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for DeKalb Junction.
What hospital is closest to DeKalb Junction?
Gouverneur Hospital in Gouverneur, 14.8 miles in a straight line from DeKalb Junction’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near DeKalb Junction?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Community Health Center of the North Country in Canton, 8.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in DeKalb Junction.
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.