Lexington House · Photo: RobertDrake2015 · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Lexington residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Lexington, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 12492, 12468, 12480. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lexington
Cancer, arthritis and COPD run high in Lexington
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12.6%), vs 7.7% across New York. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (35.3%), vs 24% across New York. COPD is also above the state: 8.7%, vs 6% across New York. In all, Lexington runs above New York on six of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 35% of residents are 65 or older (New York 18%), and cancer, arthritis and COPD are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Lexington, and more people treating it
40.3% of adults have high blood pressure (New York 32.6%), but 82.6% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.2% statewide. Checkups ↓
Lexington keeps up with checkups
It beats New York on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (84.4% vs 80.8%) and cholesterol checks (92.4% 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 Lexington’s likely range; Lexington’s figures come from ZIP codes 12492, 12468, 12480, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Lexington adults…
Lexington runs above NY on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Lexington is an older town: 35% 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 Lexington as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Lexington adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
Care in and near Lexington
No hospital or community health center in Lexington 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 Lexington; ≈ 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.
44 miles of trails across 22 parks and preserves
How Lexington adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Lexington does better than New York.
3 in 10 Lexington 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.
10.3% of Lexington adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Lexington 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
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Lexington adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Lexington
Why doesn’t Lexington have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Lexington.
What hospital is closest to Lexington?
Margaretville Memorial Hospital in Margaretville, 14.8 miles in a straight line from Lexington’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Lexington.
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.