LeRay Mansion · Photo: Ahodges7 · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Le Ray is healthier than 74% of U.S. towns
Le Ray differs from New York on 20 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 10 better, 10 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 13637, 13602, 13691, 13603. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Le Ray
Binge drinking is the habit Le Ray doesn’t win on
23.7% of adults binge drink, vs 16.3% across New York. Smoking and exercise are about at the state’s level. Habits ↓
Le Ray is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Le Ray is healthier than 74%. Against the 9,600 towns with similar household incomes ($47K–$79K), it’s healthier than 94%. Health Grade ↓
Le Ray is behind on routine checkups
It trails New York on four of five routine checkups and screenings: yearly checkups (75.5% vs 80.8%), dentist visits (59.5% vs 63.5%), cholesterol checks (80.8% vs 89.2%) and colon screening (62.2% vs 66.8%). Checkups ↓
Mental distress runs high in Le Ray
1 in 5 adults are in frequent mental distress (19.2%), vs 15% across New York. Depression is above the state too: 20.6%, vs 17.5% across New York. Mind & connection ↓
Le Ray is the healthiest of the towns around it
Its B+ tops all eight graded neighbors. The closest is Black River (B). Around town ↓
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 Le Ray’s likely range; Le Ray’s figures come from ZIP codes 13637, 13602, 13691, 13603, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
What’s behind Le Ray’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Le Ray is healthier than 74% of U.S. towns, #333 of 755 in New York. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than almost every U.S. town); mental distress pulls it down (better than 16%).
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). Le Ray’s median household income is $63,073; among the 9,600 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($47K–$79K), it’s healthier than 94%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Most New York towns score higher on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Le Ray is healthier than 56% of graded towns, against 74% nationally.
Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
28 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Le Ray adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
How Le Ray adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Le Ray runs above New York.
4 in 10 Le Ray 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.
Le Ray and the towns around it
Le Ray has the best Health Grade of the 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Le Ray | B+ | 35.5% | 6.7% | 12.2% | ZIP codes |
| Rutland | C+ | 39.5% | 11.2% | 15.6% | ZIP codes |
| Fort Drum | — | — | — | — | |
| Champion | C+ | 39.2% | 11.2% | 16% | ZIP codes |
| Black River | B | 37.8% | 10.6% | 13.8% | CDC place |
| Pamelia | B− | 38.7% | 10.4% | 15.2% | ZIP codes |
| Great Bend | — | — | — | — | |
| Watertown | C | 39.8% | 11.4% | 16.3% | CDC place |
Fort Drum: a Census-designated place inside a larger town, graded as part of it. Great Bend: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Out of every 100 Le Ray adults…
Le Ray runs below NY on 8 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 3% of Le Ray residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across New York. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Le Ray
1 community health center in Le Ray, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Le Ray; ≈ 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).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
13.4% of Le Ray adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Le Ray adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Le Ray
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Le Ray is better than New York on 10 and worse on 10; on the rest, the New York figure falls inside Le Ray’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Le Ray | NY | U.S. | vs NY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 14.7%12.8–16.8 | 18.1% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 10.7%9.5–12 | 12.8% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.2%17–21.4 | 15% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35.5%30.6–40.6 | 28.8% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 6.7%5.8–7.6 | 11.5% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 22.6%20.1–25.3 | 32.6% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 24.5%21.9–27.3 | 37.7% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 16.8%15–18.7 | 24% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 11%9.9–12.4 | 10.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 4.7%4.2–5.2 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 3.7%3.3–4.1 | 6.1% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.7%4.1–5.2 | 6% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2%1.8–2.2 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 14.3%11.8–17.1 | 12.8% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.2%10.4–14 | 11.3% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 22.5%19.2–26.1 | 25.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 23.7%20.3–27.3 | 16.3% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 43.1%38.6–47.9 | 37.9% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.8%6.5–9.2 | 7.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 75.5%72.1–78.8 | 80.8% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 59.5%56.2–62.7 | 63.5% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 80.8%78.3–83.2 | 89.2% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 57.5%54.5–60.6 | 77.2% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 62.2%58–66.5 | 66.8% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.5%69.1–81.3 | 78.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 20.6%17.9–23.6 | 17.5% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 36.1%31.5–41 | 34.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26.1%22.4–30 | 26.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 15.7%13.2–18.4 | 17.2% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 14.4%12.3–16.7 | 14.5% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.2%7.1–9.5 | 8.2% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.7%8.4–11.1 | 8.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 13.4%11.4–15.7 | 14.1% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 26%22.7–29.6 | 27.2% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 8.2%7.2–9.3 | 13.4% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15%13.2–17 | 12.1% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 4.1%3.7–4.6 | 5.6% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 4.1%3.6–4.5 | 5.2% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.6%6.7–8.5 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.6%2.4–2.9 | 3.8% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Le Ray
Is Le Ray a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Le Ray is healthier than 74% of U.S. towns: B+ for health, #333 of 755 in New York. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 94%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Le Ray?
CDC estimates 35.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.6% and 40.6%, against 28.8% across New York and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Le Ray?
Samaritan Medical Center in Watertown, 9.8 miles in a straight line from Le Ray’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Le Ray have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.5–9.2%), 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 Le Ray more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Le Ray.
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.