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Health in Heuvelton · CDC PLACES 2025

Where Heuvelton residents get care

CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Heuvelton, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.

Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Heuvelton. How CDC estimates town health

What stands out · In brief

What stands out about health in Heuvelton

Obesity, COPD and cancer run high in Heuvelton

2 in 5 adults have obesity (40.8%), vs 28.8% across New York. 1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.1%), vs 6% across New York. Cancer is also above the state: 10.3%, vs 7.7% across New York. In all, Heuvelton runs above New York on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓

Fewer Heuvelton adults struggle to make ends meet

Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below New York. 1 in 8 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓

Nearly everyone in Heuvelton is insured

Only 5.3% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 7.9% across New York. 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 Heuvelton’s likely range.

★ What stands out · Chronic conditions

Out of every 100 Heuvelton adults…

Heuvelton runs below NY on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 7. Tap one to see it as people.

41 of every 100 Heuvelton adults have obesity
New York: 29 in 100 · worse · likely 35.5–46.4%
Better than NYWorseAbout the sameNew York
Everyday needs

Making ends meet

Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.

1 in 8
Heuvelton adults worry about having enough food
11.9% · NY 17.2%
Better than NY
1 in 10
Heuvelton adults worry about keeping their housing
10.4% · NY 14.5%
Better than NY
1 in 16
Heuvelton adults were threatened with a utility shut-off
6.4% · NY 8.2%
Better than NY
1 in 14
Heuvelton adults lack reliable transportation
6.9% · NY 8.6%
Better than NY

11.8% of Heuvelton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.

Checkups & screenings

Keeping up with care

Share of Heuvelton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.

83%Yearly checkupNY 81%
63%Dentist visitNY 64%
90%Cholesterol checkNY 89%
64%Colon screeningNY 67%
79%MammogramNY 79%
79%Taking BP medsNY 77%
1 in 19
working-age adults has no health insurance
Heuvelton 5.3% · New York 1 in 13 (7.9%)
Getting care

Care in and near Heuvelton

No hospital or community health center in Heuvelton itself. These are the nearest.

HNearest ERCarthage Area HospitalOgdensburg · 7.2 miDirections →
+Low-cost careUnited Cerebral Palsy Association of the North CountryOgdensburg · 7.3 mi · sliding-scale feesDirections →
7.2 mi
Carthage Area Hospital
Ogdensburg · not rated
ERRural critical access
7.3 mi
United Cerebral Palsy Association of the North Country
4 sites · nearest in Ogdensburg
Sliding-scale fees
Directions to nearest
19.6 mi
Gouverneur Hospital
Gouverneur · not rated
ERRural critical access
21 mi
Canton-Potsdam Hospital
Potsdam · ★★★★★
ER
32.1 mi
River Hospital Clinics
Alexandria Bay · not rated
ERRural critical access
44.3 mi
North Country Family Heal
3 sites · nearest in Evans Mills
Sliding-scale fees
Directions to nearest
✓ Primary careNo HRSA shortage area covers Heuvelton itself
✓ Dental careNo HRSA shortage area covers Heuvelton itself
✓ Mental healthNo HRSA shortage area covers Heuvelton itself

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 Heuvelton; ≈ 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).

Habits

Everyday habits, side by side with New York

Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.

Get no exercise 26.2%NY 25.9%
Sleep under 7 hours 34.8%NY 37.9%
Binge drink 17.9%NY 16.3%
Smoke cigarettes 14.2%NY 11.3%
0%10%20%30%40%
Heuvelton, betterHeuvelton, worseAbout the sameNew York
Where Heuvelton gets moving

Walk with neighbors

The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.

Mind & connection

How Heuvelton adults are doing

On 1 of 4 measures, Heuvelton runs above New York.

1 in 3Heuvelton adults feel lonely
32.8% · NY 34.2% · About the same as NY
1 in 4Heuvelton adults lack social or emotional support
22.9% · NY 26.4% · About the same as NY
1 in 4Heuvelton adults have been diagnosed with depression
23.2% · NY 17.5% · Worse than NY
1 in 6Heuvelton adults are in frequent mental distress
16.8% · NY 15% · About the same as NY
The one neighbors can help with

1 in 3 Heuvelton adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.

Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.

Find a group →

If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.

Around town

Heuvelton and the towns around it

How health changes across the town line.

Health next door

TownHealthObesityDiabetesSmokingFigures from

Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.

Disability

Living with a disability

Shown without a better/worse judgment.

29.8%

of Heuvelton adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.

Walking or climbing stairs14.1%
Thinking or memory13.2%
Hearing6.9%
Errands alone8.3%
Vision4.6%
Dressing or bathing3.8%
New York

Questions about health in Heuvelton

Why doesn’t Heuvelton have a Health Grade?

Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Heuvelton.

What hospital is closest to Heuvelton?

Carthage Area Hospital in Ogdensburg, 7.2 miles in a straight line from Heuvelton’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.

Where can I get low-cost care near Heuvelton?

1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Community Health Center of the North Country in Ogdensburg, 7.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.

Neighbors talk health

Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Heuvelton.

Town Square →
Ask your neighbors

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.