Photo: Mwanner at en.wikipedia · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Newcomb residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Newcomb, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 12852. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Newcomb
Cancer, heart disease and COPD run high in Newcomb
1 in 7 adults have had cancer (13.4%), vs 7.7% across New York. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.5%), vs 6.1% across New York. COPD is also above the state: 9%, vs 6% across New York. In all, Newcomb runs above New York on six of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 31% of residents are 65 or older (New York 18%), and cancer, heart disease and COPD are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Newcomb, and more people treating it
40.9% of adults have high blood pressure (New York 32.6%), but 83% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.2% statewide. Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 23 miles from Newcomb
The closest emergency room is Adirondack Medical Center - Saranac Lake in Saranac Lake, 23.4 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Hudson Headwaters Health Network is closer (17.6 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Newcomb keeps up with checkups
It beats New York on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (83.7% vs 80.8%) and cholesterol checks (91.4% 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 Newcomb’s likely range; Newcomb’s figures come from ZIP code 12852, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Newcomb adults…
Newcomb runs below NY on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 7. Tap one to see it as people.
Newcomb is an older town: 31% 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 Newcomb as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Newcomb adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
Care in and near Newcomb
No hospital or community health center in Newcomb 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 Newcomb; ≈ 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.
166 miles of trails across 9 parks and preserves
How Newcomb adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Newcomb does better than New York.
3 in 10 Newcomb 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.
8.7% of Newcomb adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Newcomb 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minerva | — | — | — | — | |
| Long Lake | — | — | — | — | |
| Harrietstown | B− | 39.5% | 12.1% | 14.7% | ZIP codes |
| North Hudson | — | — | — | — | |
| Keene | A− | 32.4% | 11% | 11.2% | ZIP codes |
| North Elba | B+ | 34.3% | 10.8% | 13.1% | ZIP codes |
Minerva, Long Lake and North Hudson: 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 Newcomb adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Newcomb
Why doesn’t Newcomb have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Newcomb.
What hospital is closest to Newcomb?
Adirondack Medical Center - Saranac Lake in Saranac Lake, 23.4 miles in a straight line from Newcomb’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Newcomb.
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.