Where Macomb residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Macomb, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 13642, 13646, 13654, 13633. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Macomb
COPD, obesity and depression run high in Macomb
1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.8%), vs 6% across New York. 44.8% of adults have obesity, vs 28.8% across New York. Depression is also above the state: 24.4%, vs 17.5% across New York. In all, Macomb runs above New York on ten of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Macomb
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (18.9%), vs 11.3% across New York. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Macomb
55% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.5% across New York. Among those 65 and older, 18.4% have lost all their teeth (New York 12.8%). 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 Macomb’s likely range; Macomb’s figures come from ZIP codes 13642, 13646, 13654, 13633, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Macomb adults…
Macomb 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.
7.3 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Macomb adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
Care in and near Macomb
No hospital or community health center in Macomb 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 Macomb; ≈ 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).
How Macomb adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Macomb runs above New York.
1 in 3 Macomb 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.
21.1% of Macomb adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Macomb 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morristown | D | 46% | 15.1% | 20.2% | ZIP codes |
| Gouverneur | D | 45.4% | 13.2% | 18.8% | ZIP codes |
| Hammond | D | 46.2% | 16.3% | 20.5% | ZIP codes |
| De Peyster | C | 42.7% | 12.2% | 16.9% | ZIP codes |
| Rossie | — | — | — | — | |
| De Kalb | C− | 43.7% | 12.8% | 17.7% | ZIP codes |
Rossie: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Macomb adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Macomb
Why doesn’t Macomb have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Macomb.
What hospital is closest to Macomb?
Gouverneur Hospital in Gouverneur, 8.4 miles in a straight line from Macomb’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Macomb?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Community Health Center of the North Country in Gouverneur, 8.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Macomb.
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.