Where Lyons Falls residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Lyons Falls, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Lyons Falls. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lyons Falls
COPD, obesity and cancer run high in Lyons Falls
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.4%), vs 6% across New York. 2 in 5 adults have obesity (41.2%), vs 28.8% across New York. Cancer is also above the state: 10.7%, vs 7.7% across New York. In all, Lyons Falls runs above New York on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 32% of residents are 65 or older (New York 18%), and COPD and cancer are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Depression is more common in Lyons Falls
1 in 5 adults have been diagnosed with depression (21.3%), vs 17.5% across New York. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 17.2%, vs 15% across New York. Mind & connection ↓
Smoking is more common in Lyons Falls
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (15.8%), vs 11.3% across New York. 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 Lyons Falls’ likely range.
Out of every 100 Lyons Falls adults…
Lyons Falls runs above NY on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Lyons Falls is an older town: 32% 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 Lyons Falls as about how healthy they are.
How Lyons Falls adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Lyons Falls runs above New York.
1 in 3 Lyons Falls 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.
Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Care in and near Lyons Falls
No hospital or community health center in Lyons Falls 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 Lyons Falls; ≈ 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 Lyons Falls adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
14.1% of Lyons Falls adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Lyons Falls 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Turin | C | 41.7% | 12% | 16.3% | ZIP codes |
| Lyonsdale | C | 42% | 12.7% | 16.4% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Lyons Falls adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Lyons Falls
Why doesn’t Lyons Falls have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Lyons Falls.
What hospital is closest to Lyons Falls?
Lewis County General Hospital in Lowville, 14.1 miles in a straight line from Lyons Falls’ 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 Lyons Falls.
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.