Where Lakeland residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Lakeland, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Lakeland. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lakeland
Cancer, arthritis and depression run high in Lakeland
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.5%), vs 7.7% across New York. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (31%), vs 24% across New York. Depression is also above the state: 21.5%, vs 17.5% across New York. In all, Lakeland runs above New York on six of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 26% of residents are 65 or older (New York 18%), and cancer and arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Lakeland, and more people treating it
37.9% of adults have high blood pressure (New York 32.6%), but 80.9% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.2% statewide. Checkups ↓
Lakeland keeps up with checkups
It beats New York on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (69.9% vs 63.5%) and cholesterol checks (91% 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 Lakeland’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Lakeland adults…
Lakeland runs above NY on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Lakeland is an older town: 26% of residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across New York. Heart disease, arthritis and cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Lakeland as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Lakeland adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
Care in and near Lakeland
No hospital or community health center in Lakeland 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 Lakeland; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
0 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Lakeland adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Lakeland runs above New York.
1 in 3 Lakeland 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.
8.2% of Lakeland adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Lakeland and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
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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 Lakeland adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Lakeland
Why doesn’t Lakeland have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Lakeland.
What hospital is closest to Lakeland?
St. Joseph's Hospital Health Center in Syracuse, 5.3 miles in a straight line from Lakeland’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Lakeland?
7 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is SCH - West in Syracuse, 5.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Lakeland.
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.