Photo: Ymblanter · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Hague residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Hague, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 12836, 12874. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hague
Cancer, arthritis and heart disease run high in Hague
1 in 7 adults have had cancer (14.5%), about twice the New York rate. 2 in 5 adults have arthritis (37.6%), vs 24% across New York. Heart disease is also above the state: 9.4%, vs 6.1% across New York. In all, Hague runs above New York on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 37% of residents are 65 or older (New York 18%), and cancer, arthritis and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Hague, and more people treating it
42.6% of adults have high blood pressure (New York 32.6%), but 85.2% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.2% statewide. Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 27 miles from Hague
The closest emergency room is Glens Falls Hospital in Glens Falls, 26.9 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Hudson Headwaters Health Network is closer (10.6 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Hague keeps up with checkups
It beats New York on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (86% vs 80.8%) and dentist visits (70% vs 63.5%). 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 Hague’s likely range; Hague’s figures come from ZIP codes 12836, 12874, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Hague adults…
Hague runs below NY on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 7. Tap one to see it as people.
Hague is an older town: 37% of residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across New York. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Hague as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Hague adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
Care in and near Hague
No hospital or community health center in Hague 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 Hague; ≈ 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.
52 miles of trails across 7 parks and preserves
How Hague adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Hague does better than New York.
3 in 10 Hague 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.
7.7% of Hague adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Hague 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Putnam | — | — | — | — | |
| Dresden | — | — | — | — | |
| Bolton | A− | 29.9% | 12% | 10.5% | ZIP codes |
| Ticonderoga | B− | 35% | 11.9% | 14.8% | ZIP 12883 |
| Horicon | B+ | 30.2% | 12.3% | 11.7% | ZIP codes |
Putnam and Dresden: 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 Hague adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Hague
Why doesn’t Hague have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Hague.
What hospital is closest to Hague?
Glens Falls Hospital in Glens Falls, 26.9 miles in a straight line from Hague’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Hague.
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.