Photo: Ser Amantio di Nicolao · CC BY-SA 3.0Within New York, Fort Edward is healthier than 44% of graded towns
Fort Edward differs from New York on 11 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 4 better, 7 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Fort Edward. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Fort Edward
Depression is more common in Fort Edward
1 in 5 adults have been diagnosed with depression (22.2%), vs 17.5% across New York. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 18%, vs 15% across New York. Mind & connection ↓
Smoking is more common in Fort Edward
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (14.9%), vs 11.3% across New York. Habits ↓
Fort Edward has a community health center but no hospital
Hudson Headwaters Health Network is in town and charges on a sliding scale by income. The nearest ER is Glens Falls Hospital in Glens Falls, 4.2 miles away. Getting care ↓
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 Fort Edward’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A−.
What’s behind Fort Edward’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Fort Edward is healthier than 64% of U.S. towns, #426 of 755 in New York. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 85% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 33%).
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). Fort Edward’s median household income is $71,845; among the 10,662 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($54K–$90K), it’s healthier than 78%, about where its income would put it.
How Fort Edward adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Fort Edward runs above New York.
1 in 3 Fort Edward adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
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Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
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Care in and near Fort Edward
1 community health center in Fort Edward, 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 Fort Edward; ≈ 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).
Out of every 100 Fort Edward adults…
Fort Edward runs below NY on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 5. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 13% of Fort Edward residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across New York. Diabetes run low partly because the town is young.
Keeping up with care
Share of Fort Edward 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.
12.4% of Fort Edward adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Fort Edward and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Edward | B | 31.6% | 9.6% | 14.9% | CDC place |
| Fort Edward | B+ | 32.5% | 10.6% | 13.9% | ZIP codes |
| Moreau | A− | 33.9% | 9.9% | 12.4% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Fort Edward adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Fort Edward
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Fort Edward is better than New York on 4 and worse on 7; on the rest, the New York figure falls inside Fort Edward’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Fort Edward | NY | U.S. | vs NY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17.1%14.9–19.6 | 18.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.8%12.3–15.5 | 12.8% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18%16.1–20 | 15% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 31.6%26.3–37.2 | 28.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 9.6%8.4–10.9 | 11.5% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 32%28.9–35.3 | 32.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.3%33.9–40.9 | 37.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 27.2%24.7–29.9 | 24% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.6%10.5–12.9 | 10.3% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.5%7.7–9.2 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 6%5.3–6.7 | 6.1% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 7.1%6.2–8 | 6% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.2%2.9–3.5 | 3.4% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 15.9%13.1–19.1 | 12.8% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.9%12.6–17.3 | 11.3% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 24.9%21.2–28.8 | 25.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 18.2%15.6–21.1 | 16.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.3%29.9–40.9 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.9%4.8–7.1 | 7.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.9%77.1–82.7 | 80.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 62.8%59.4–66.1 | 63.5% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.8%86.2–89.5 | 89.2% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75.1%72.5–77.8 | 77.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65.4%60.7–69.8 | 66.8% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.2%71.6–83.8 | 78.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.2%19.3–25.2 | 17.5% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 32.6%27.5–37.7 | 34.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.8%20–27.6 | 26.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 13.1%10.7–15.7 | 17.2% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.9%9.8–14 | 14.5% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.4%6.2–8.5 | 8.2% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.7%6.5–8.8 | 8.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 12.4%10.1–14.8 | 14.1% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 28.6%25–32.3 | 27.2% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.8%11.2–14.6 | 13.4% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.9%12.3–15.8 | 12.1% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.8%5.2–6.5 | 5.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.4%3.9–4.9 | 5.2% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.2%7.3–9.3 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.6%3.2–4.1 | 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 Fort Edward
Is Fort Edward a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Fort Edward is healthier than 64% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health, #426 of 755 in New York. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 78%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Fort Edward?
CDC estimates 31.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 26.3% and 37.2%, against 28.8% across New York and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Fort Edward?
Glens Falls Hospital in Glens Falls, 4.2 miles in a straight line from Fort Edward’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Fort Edward have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.8–7.1%), 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 Fort Edward more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Fort Edward.
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.