Photo: Mwanner at en.wikipedia · CC BY-SA 3.0Within New York, Harrietstown is healthier than 22% of graded towns
Harrietstown differs from New York on 15 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 5 better, 10 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 12986, 12983, 12945. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Harrietstown
Harrietstown is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Harrietstown is healthier than 46%. Against the 10,143 towns with similar household incomes ($50K–$83K), it’s healthier than 62%. Health Grade ↓
COPD, obesity and cancer run high in Harrietstown
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.6%), vs 6% across New York. 2 in 5 adults have obesity (39.5%), vs 28.8% across New York. Cancer is also above the state: 10.5%, vs 7.7% across New York. In all, Harrietstown runs above New York on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Harrietstown
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (14.7%), vs 11.3% across New York. Habits ↓
Harrietstown has a top-rated hospital
Adirondack Medical Center - Saranac Lake is rated 4 of 5 stars by Medicare and has an emergency room. 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 Harrietstown’s likely range; Harrietstown’s figures come from ZIP codes 12986, 12983, 12945, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
What’s behind Harrietstown’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Harrietstown is healthier than 46% of U.S. towns, #588 of 755 in New York. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 63% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 25%).
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). Harrietstown’s median household income is $66,460; among the 10,143 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($50K–$83K), it’s healthier than 62%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Where Harrietstown compares well: no health insurance (ages 18–64), 5.7% (U.S. 11%).
Out of every 100 Harrietstown adults…
Harrietstown runs above NY on 8 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.
116 miles of trails across 13 parks and preserves
Care in and near Harrietstown
1 hospital and 1 community health center in Harrietstown, 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 Harrietstown; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Harrietstown adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
How Harrietstown adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Harrietstown runs above New York.
1 in 3 Harrietstown 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.
12.6% of Harrietstown adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Harrietstown and the towns around it
Harrietstown’s Health Grade ranks 5th of 6 graded towns around it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrietstown | B− | 39.5% | 12.1% | 14.7% | ZIP codes |
| Santa Clara | — | — | — | — | |
| North Elba | B+ | 34.3% | 10.8% | 13.1% | ZIP codes |
| Tupper Lake | C+ | 40.4% | 12.4% | 15.7% | ZIP 12986 |
| Newcomb | — | — | — | — | |
| Brighton | A− | 34.2% | 8.1% | 10.5% | ZIP codes |
| St. Armand | B | 37.1% | 10.8% | 13.2% | ZIP codes |
| Long Lake | — | — | — | — |
Santa Clara, Newcomb and Long Lake: 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 Harrietstown adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Harrietstown
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Harrietstown is better than New York on 5 and worse on 10; on the rest, the New York figure falls inside Harrietstown’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Harrietstown | NY | U.S. | vs NY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 18.7%16.3–21.6 | 18.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.9%13.1–16.8 | 12.8% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.3%14.5–18.3 | 15% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 39.5%33.5–45.9 | 28.8% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 12.1%10.5–13.7 | 11.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 37.3%33.6–41.1 | 32.6% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.9%35.1–42.8 | 37.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 32.3%29.1–35.5 | 24% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.3%10.1–12.7 | 10.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.5%9.6–11.6 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.8%6.9–8.7 | 6.1% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8.6%7.5–9.8 | 6% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.9%3.5–4.4 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 13.9%11.6–16.5 | 12.8% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.7%12.5–17.2 | 11.3% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 27.1%23.1–31.5 | 25.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.3%13.7–19.1 | 16.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.5%30.3–40.9 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.7%4.6–7 | 7.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.8%77.7–83.5 | 80.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 61.1%57.8–64.4 | 63.5% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89.6%88.2–91 | 89.2% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.2%76.4–81.7 | 77.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 71.1%66.8–75 | 66.8% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.7%72.6–83.8 | 78.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.9%19–25.2 | 17.5% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 30.9%26.6–35.4 | 34.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.6%19.5–26 | 26.4% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 13.4%11.2–16 | 17.2% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11%9.4–12.9 | 14.5% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7%6–8.1 | 8.2% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.5%6.5–8.6 | 8.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 12.6%10.5–15 | 14.1% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 30.6%26.8–34.7 | 27.2% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.6%13.6–17.8 | 13.4% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.1%11.4–14.8 | 12.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.4%6.5–8.2 | 5.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5%4.4–5.6 | 5.2% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.6%7.6–9.7 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.2%3.7–4.7 | 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 Harrietstown
Is Harrietstown a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Harrietstown is healthier than 46% of U.S. towns: ≈ B− for health, #588 of 755 in New York. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 62%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Harrietstown?
CDC estimates 39.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 33.5% and 45.9%, against 28.8% across New York and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Harrietstown?
Adirondack Medical Center - Saranac Lake in Saranac Lake, 9.2 miles in a straight line from Harrietstown’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Harrietstown have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.6–7%), 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 Harrietstown 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 Harrietstown.
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.