Where Duane Lake residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Duane Lake, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Duane Lake. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Duane Lake
Cancer, arthritis and COPD run high in Duane Lake
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.5%), vs 7.7% across New York. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (32.5%), vs 24% across New York. COPD is also above the state: 7.8%, vs 6% across New York. In all, Duane Lake runs above New York on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Duane Lake keeps up with checkups
It beats New York on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (71.3% vs 63.5%) and cholesterol checks (91.6% vs 89.2%). Checkups ↓
Fewer Duane Lake adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below New York. 1 in 10 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Duane Lake’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Duane Lake adults…
Duane Lake runs below NY on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 5. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Duane Lake adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
9.5% of Duane Lake adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Care in and near Duane Lake
No hospital or community health center in Duane Lake 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 Duane Lake; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
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.
How Duane Lake adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Duane Lake runs above New York.
1 in 3 Duane Lake 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.
Duane Lake and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duanesburg | — | — | — | — |
Duanesburg: 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 Duane Lake adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Duane Lake
Why doesn’t Duane Lake have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Duane Lake.
What hospital is closest to Duane Lake?
Ellis Hospital in Schenectady, 10.6 miles in a straight line from Duane Lake’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 Duane Lake?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Hometown Health Centers in Schenectady, 9.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Duane Lake.
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.