Where Glens Falls North residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Glens Falls North, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Glens Falls North. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Glens Falls North
Cancer and arthritis run high in Glens Falls North
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.1%), vs 7.7% across New York. 3 in 10 adults have arthritis (29.6%), vs 24% across New York. In all, Glens Falls North runs above New York on three of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 27% of residents are 65 or older (New York 18%), and cancer and arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Glens Falls North keeps up with checkups
It beats New York on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (69.8% vs 63.5%) and cholesterol checks (91.2% vs 89.2%). Checkups ↓
Fewer Glens Falls North adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below New York. 1 in 11 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 Glens Falls North’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Glens Falls North adults…
Glens Falls North runs below NY on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
Glens Falls North is an older town: 27% of residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across New York. Arthritis and cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Glens Falls North as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Glens Falls North 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.
7.8% of Glens Falls North adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Care in and near Glens Falls North
No hospital or community health center in Glens Falls North 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 Glens Falls North; ≈ 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
23 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Glens Falls North adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Glens Falls North runs above New York.
3 in 10 Glens Falls North 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.
Glens Falls North 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Glens Falls | — | — | — | — | |
| Glens Falls | B | 32.6% | 10.3% | 14.1% | CDC place |
| Queensbury | A− | 29.9% | 10.5% | 11.1% | ZIP codes |
West Glens Falls: a Census-designated place inside a larger town, graded as part of it. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Glens Falls North adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Glens Falls North
Why doesn’t Glens Falls North have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Glens Falls North.
What hospital is closest to Glens Falls North?
Glens Falls Hospital in Glens Falls, 2.7 miles in a straight line from Glens Falls North’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 Glens Falls North?
7 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Hudson Headwaters Pediatric and Adolescent Health in Queensbury, 2.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Glens Falls North.
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.