Photo: JBC3 · Public domainAmong U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Lake Luzerne is healthier than 77%
Lake Luzerne differs from New York on 16 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 5 better, 11 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 12846, 12804. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lake Luzerne
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Lake Luzerne
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.1%), vs 6% across New York. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.7%), vs 6.1% across New York. Cancer is also above the state: 10.9%, vs 7.7% across New York. In all, Lake Luzerne runs above New York on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 26% of residents are 65 or older (New York 18%), and COPD, heart disease and cancer are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Lake Luzerne
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.2%), vs 11.3% across New York. Habits ↓
In Lake Luzerne, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 6% of working-age adults are uninsured (New York 7.9%), yet 21.9% say their health is fair or poor, vs 18.1% across the state. Checkups ↓
Lake Luzerne is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Lake Luzerne is healthier than 34%. Against the 4,529 towns with similar household incomes ($35K–$58K), it’s healthier than 77%. Health Grade ↓
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 Luzerne’s likely range; Lake Luzerne’s figures come from ZIP codes 12846, 12804, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
What’s behind Lake Luzerne’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Lake Luzerne is healthier than 34% of U.S. towns, #675 of 755 in New York. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 63% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 17%).
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). Lake Luzerne’s median household income is $46,633; among the 4,529 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($35K–$58K), it’s healthier than 77%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Most New York towns score higher on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Lake Luzerne is healthier than 11% of graded towns, against 34% nationally.
Where Lake Luzerne compares well: no health insurance (ages 18–64), 6% (U.S. 11%); taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 81.1% (U.S. 76.5%); colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75), 72.8% (U.S. 65.5%).
Out of every 100 Lake Luzerne adults…
Lake Luzerne runs above NY on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Lake Luzerne is an older town: 26% of residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across New York. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Lake Luzerne as about how healthy they are.
Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
50 miles of trails across 11 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Lake Luzerne adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
Care in and near Lake Luzerne
No hospital or community health center in Lake Luzerne 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 Luzerne; ≈ 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 Lake Luzerne adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Lake Luzerne runs above New York.
3 in 10 Lake Luzerne 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.
15.7% of Lake Luzerne adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Lake Luzerne and the towns around it
Lake Luzerne’s Health Grade ranks 8th of 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Luzerne | C | 34.4% | 13.8% | 16.2% | ZIP codes |
| Hadley | B− | 36.4% | 12.3% | 14.7% | ZIP codes |
| Corinth | B− | 37.1% | 11% | 15.6% | ZIP codes |
| Lake Luzerne | — | — | — | — | |
| Hadley | — | — | — | — | |
| Corinth | C+ | 38.1% | 10.9% | 16.7% | CDC place |
| Moreau | A− | 33.9% | 9.9% | 12.4% | ZIP codes |
| Lake George | A− | 30.7% | 11.8% | 11.4% | ZIP codes |
Lake Luzerne: fewer than 1,000 residents. Hadley: a Census-designated place inside a larger town, graded as part of it. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Lake Luzerne adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Lake Luzerne
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Lake Luzerne is better than New York on 5 and worse on 11; on the rest, the New York figure falls inside Lake Luzerne’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Lake Luzerne | NY | U.S. | vs NY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 21.9%18.8–25.3 | 18.1% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.5%14.6–18.7 | 12.8% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.8%14.9–18.9 | 15% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 34.4%28.6–40.7 | 28.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13.8%12–15.7 | 11.5% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 40%36.2–43.9 | 32.6% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 40.4%36.4–44.5 | 37.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 33.7%30.5–37.1 | 24% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.7%10.3–13 | 10.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.9%9.9–11.9 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.7%7.8–9.8 | 6.1% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 10.1%8.7–11.6 | 6% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.5%4–5 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 15.6%12.8–18.6 | 12.8% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.2%13.5–19.1 | 11.3% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 28.3%23.9–32.9 | 25.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 14.3%11.9–16.9 | 16.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33.8%28.6–39.1 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6%4.7–7.4 | 7.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 82.1%79.3–84.8 | 80.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 65.9%62.5–69 | 63.5% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89.6%88.1–91 | 89.2% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 81.1%78.5–83.5 | 77.2% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 72.8%68.3–76.8 | 66.8% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.5%69.4–82.6 | 78.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.4%19.3–25.7 | 17.5% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 30.2%25.7–34.9 | 34.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.4%19.1–26 | 26.4% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 15.2%12.4–18.3 | 17.2% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.8%9.9–14 | 14.5% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.9%6.8–9.2 | 8.2% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.3%7.1–9.7 | 8.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 15.7%12.7–18.8 | 14.1% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 32.5%28.4–36.8 | 27.2% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 17.7%15.2–20.2 | 13.4% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14%12.1–15.9 | 12.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.2%7.3–9.1 | 5.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.8%5.1–6.6 | 5.2% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.6%8.3–10.8 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5%4.3–5.6 | 3.8% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Lake Luzerne
Is Lake Luzerne a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Lake Luzerne is healthier than 34% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health, #675 of 755 in New York. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Lake Luzerne?
CDC estimates 34.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.6% and 40.7%, against 28.8% across New York and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Lake Luzerne?
Glens Falls Hospital in Glens Falls, 7.8 miles in a straight line from Lake Luzerne’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Lake Luzerne have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.7–7.4%), 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 Lake Luzerne more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Lake Luzerne.
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.