Where Lyon Mountain residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Lyon Mountain, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Lyon Mountain. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lyon Mountain
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Lyon Mountain
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.9%), about twice the New York rate. 1 in 9 adults have heart disease (10.8%), vs 6.1% across New York. Stroke is also above the state: 5.5%, vs 3.4% across New York. In all, Lyon Mountain runs above New York on ten of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Lyon Mountain
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (19.6%), vs 11.3% across New York. Habits ↓
More Lyon Mountain adults get no exercise
36.3% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 25.9% across New York. There are 11 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve in town, a place to start. Habits ↓
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 Lyon Mountain’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Lyon Mountain adults…
Lyon Mountain runs above NY on 11 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
11 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Lyon Mountain
No hospital or community health center in Lyon Mountain 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 Lyon Mountain; ≈ 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 Lyon Mountain adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
How Lyon Mountain adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Lyon Mountain runs above New York.
1 in 3 Lyon Mountain 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.
19.8% of Lyon Mountain adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Lyon Mountain and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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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 Lyon Mountain adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Lyon Mountain
Why doesn’t Lyon Mountain have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Lyon Mountain.
What hospital is closest to Lyon Mountain?
The University of Vermont Health Network - Champl in Plattsburgh, 19.7 miles in a straight line from Lyon Mountain’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Lyon Mountain.
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.