Photo: Anne LaBastille · Public domainWhere Inlet residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Inlet, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 13360, 13331. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Inlet
Cancer, heart disease and arthritis run high in Inlet
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12.9%), vs 7.7% across New York. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.5%), vs 6.1% across New York. Arthritis is also above the state: 32.8%, vs 24% across New York. In all, Inlet runs above New York on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 35 miles from Inlet
The closest emergency room is Clifton-Fine Hospital in Star Lake, 34.9 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Hudson Headwaters Health Network is closer (22.8 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Inlet, and more people treating it
39.1% of adults have high blood pressure (New York 32.6%), but 82.1% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.2% statewide. Checkups ↓
Inlet is short on primary care and mental health care
Inlet’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Inlet keeps up with checkups
It beats New York on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (68.5% vs 63.5%) and cholesterol checks (92.3% vs 89.2%). 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 Inlet’s likely range; Inlet’s figures come from ZIP codes 13360, 13331, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Inlet adults…
Inlet runs below NY on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 6. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Inlet
No hospital or community health center in Inlet 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 Inlet; ≈ 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 Inlet adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
28 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
How Inlet adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Inlet does better than New York.
3 in 10 Inlet 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 Inlet adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Inlet 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Inlet adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Inlet
Why doesn’t Inlet have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Inlet.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Inlet.
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.