Photo: Fwgoebel · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Lake Pleasant residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Lake Pleasant, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 12164, 12108. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lake Pleasant
Cancer, COPD and heart disease run high in Lake Pleasant
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12.7%), vs 7.7% across New York. 1 in 11 adults have COPD (9%), vs 6% across New York. Heart disease is also above the state: 9.1%, vs 6.1% across New York. In all, Lake Pleasant runs above New York on six of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 36% of residents are 65 or older (New York 18%), and cancer, COPD and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 36 miles from Lake Pleasant
The closest emergency room is Nathan Littauer Hospital in Gloversville, 35.6 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Hudson Headwaters Health Network is closer (16.1 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Lake Pleasant, and more people treating it
40.7% of adults have high blood pressure (New York 32.6%), but 82.8% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.2% statewide. Checkups ↓
Lake Pleasant is short on primary care and mental health care
Lake Pleasant’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 ↓
Lake Pleasant keeps up with checkups
It beats New York on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (67% vs 63.5%) and cholesterol checks (91.2% 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 Lake Pleasant’s likely range; Lake Pleasant’s figures come from ZIP codes 12164, 12108, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Lake Pleasant adults…
Lake Pleasant runs above NY on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Lake Pleasant is an older town: 36% 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 Pleasant as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Lake Pleasant
No hospital or community health center in Lake Pleasant 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 Pleasant; ≈ 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 Lake Pleasant 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.
113 miles of trails across 9 parks and preserves
How Lake Pleasant adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Lake Pleasant does better than New York.
3 in 10 Lake Pleasant 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.
10.1% of Lake Pleasant adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Lake Pleasant 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.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wells | — | — | — | — | |
| Arietta | — | — | — | — | |
| Speculator | — | — | — | — | |
| Indian Lake | B | 30.6% | 13% | 12.3% | ZIP codes |
Wells, Arietta and Speculator: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Lake Pleasant adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Lake Pleasant
Why doesn’t Lake Pleasant 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 Pleasant.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Lake Pleasant.
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.