Where Lake George residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Lake George, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Lake George. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lake George
COPD, cancer and arthritis run high in Lake George
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.5%), vs 6% across New York. 1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.4%), vs 7.7% across New York. Arthritis is also above the state: 31%, vs 24% across New York. In all, Lake George runs above New York on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Lake George, and more people treating it
37.2% of adults have high blood pressure (New York 32.6%), but 80.1% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.2% statewide. 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 Lake George’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Lake George adults…
Lake George runs above NY on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Lake George adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
Care in and near Lake George
No hospital or community health center in Lake George 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 Lake George; ≈ 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.
0.8 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
How Lake George adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Lake George runs above New York.
3 in 10 Lake George 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.
12.9% of Lake George adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Lake George 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 Lake George adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Lake George
Why doesn’t Lake George have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Lake George.
What hospital is closest to Lake George?
Glens Falls Hospital in Glens Falls, 8.9 miles in a straight line from Lake George’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Lake George?
8 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Tucker Clinical Services Building in Warrensburg, 5.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Lake George.
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.