Photo: Mwanner · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Lake Placid is healthier than 77% of U.S. towns
Lake Placid differs from New York on 13 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 10 better, 3 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Lake Placid. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lake Placid
Lake Placid is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Lake Placid is healthier than 77%. Against the 2,887 towns with similar household incomes ($31K–$52K), it’s healthier than 99%. Health Grade ↓
Cancer and depression run high in Lake Placid
1 in 11 adults have had cancer (9.5%), vs 7.7% across New York. 1 in 5 adults have been diagnosed with depression (21.5%), vs 17.5% across New York. In all, Lake Placid runs above New York on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Fewer Lake Placid adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below New York. 1 in 9 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Nearly everyone in Lake Placid is insured
Only 4.9% 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 Lake Placid’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
What’s behind Lake Placid’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Lake Placid is healthier than 77% of U.S. towns. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is diabetes (fewer adults with diabetes than 83% of towns); the weakest is obesity, still better than 66%.
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 Placid’s median household income is $41,612; among the 2,887 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($31K–$52K), it’s healthier than 99%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Lake Placid adults…
Lake Placid runs below NY on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
10% of Lake Placid adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Keeping up with care
Share of Lake Placid adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
Care in and near Lake Placid
No hospital or community health center in Lake Placid 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 Placid; ≈ 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.
1.7 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Lake Placid adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Lake Placid runs above New York.
3 in 10 Lake Placid 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.
Lake Placid and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Placid | A− | 33.9% | 9.8% | 12.2% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Lake Placid adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Lake Placid
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Lake Placid is better than New York on 10 and worse on 3; on the rest, the New York figure falls inside Lake Placid’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Lake Placid | NY | U.S. | vs NY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 15.7%13.3–18.5 | 18.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.9%11.2–14.8 | 12.8% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.7%13.7–17.8 | 15% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 33.9%27.5–40.5 | 28.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 9.8%8.4–11.4 | 11.5% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 33%29.2–36.9 | 32.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.2%32.1–40.1 | 37.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 27.6%24.5–30.8 | 24% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.9%9.6–12.1 | 10.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.5%8.6–10.4 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.4%5.7–7.3 | 6.1% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6.7%5.7–8 | 6% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.2%2.8–3.6 | 3.4% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8.4%6.8–10.2 | 12.8% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.2%9.8–14.8 | 11.3% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 22.6%18.6–26.9 | 25.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 18.3%15.2–21.4 | 16.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33.7%28.2–39.5 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 4.9%3.8–6.2 | 7.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.9%76.6–82.9 | 80.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 67.2%63.9–70.5 | 63.5% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89.3%87.6–90.8 | 89.2% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.4%73.3–79.2 | 77.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 71.5%67.1–75.7 | 66.8% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 81.5%75.2–86.7 | 78.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.5%18.3–24.8 | 17.5% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 30.6%26.2–36.2 | 34.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.1%17.9–25.1 | 26.4% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 10.8%8.6–13.7 | 17.2% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.6%7.9–11.7 | 14.5% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.1%5.1–7.3 | 8.2% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.4%5.5–7.7 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 10%7.9–12.5 | 14.1% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 26.9%23.1–31 | 27.2% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.6%10.7–14.9 | 13.4% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.9%10.2–13.8 | 12.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.2%5.5–7.1 | 5.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.1%3.6–4.7 | 5.2% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.3%6.3–8.6 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.3%2.9–3.9 | 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 Lake Placid
Is Lake Placid a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Lake Placid is healthier than 77% of U.S. towns: ≈ A− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 99%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Lake Placid?
CDC estimates 33.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 27.5% and 40.5%, against 28.8% across New York and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Lake Placid?
Adirondack Medical Center - Saranac Lake in Saranac Lake, 8.8 miles in a straight line from Lake Placid’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Lake Placid have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 4.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 3.8–6.2%), 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 Placid 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 Lake Placid.
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.