Where Felts Mills residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Felts Mills, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Felts Mills. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Felts Mills
Obesity, COPD and depression run high in Felts Mills
2 in 5 adults have obesity (40.1%), vs 28.8% across New York. 1 in 13 adults have COPD (8%), vs 6% across New York. Depression is also above the state: 21.7%, vs 17.5% across New York. In all, Felts Mills runs above New York on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Felts Mills
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.6%), vs 11.3% across New York. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Felts Mills
58.2% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.5% across New York. Among those 65 and older, 15.6% 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 Felts Mills’ likely range.
Out of every 100 Felts Mills adults…
Felts Mills runs below NY on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 6. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
0.8 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Felts Mills adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
Care in and near Felts Mills
No hospital or community health center in Felts Mills 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 Felts Mills; ≈ 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 Felts Mills adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Felts Mills runs above New York.
1 in 3 Felts Mills 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.
17.3% of Felts Mills adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Felts Mills 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 Felts Mills adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Felts Mills
Why doesn’t Felts Mills have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Felts Mills.
What hospital is closest to Felts Mills?
Samaritan Medical Center in Watertown, 7.8 miles in a straight line from Felts Mills’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Felts Mills?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is North Country Family Health Center - Evans Mills in Evans Mills, 4.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Felts Mills.
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.