Where Hammond residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Hammond, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Hammond. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hammond
COPD, obesity and depression run high in Hammond
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.3%), vs 6% across New York. 45.5% of adults have obesity, vs 28.8% across New York. Depression is also above the state: 25.5%, vs 17.5% across New York. In all, Hammond runs above New York on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Hammond
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (19.3%), vs 11.3% across New York. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Hammond
53.5% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.5% across New York. Among those 65 and older, 22.6% 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 Hammond’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Hammond adults…
Hammond runs above NY on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Hammond adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
Care in and near Hammond
No hospital or community health center in Hammond 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 Hammond; ≈ 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 Hammond adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Hammond runs above New York.
1 in 3 Hammond 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.
21.3% of Hammond adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Hammond 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 Hammond adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Hammond
Why doesn’t Hammond have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Hammond.
What hospital is closest to Hammond?
Gouverneur Hospital in Gouverneur, 13.2 miles in a straight line from Hammond’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Hammond.
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.