Where North Creek residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for North Creek, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for North Creek. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in North Creek
Cancer, arthritis and heart disease run high in North Creek
1 in 7 adults have had cancer (13.6%), vs 7.7% across New York. 36.5% of adults have arthritis, vs 24% across New York. Heart disease is also above the state: 9.2%, vs 6.1% across New York. In all, North Creek runs above New York on six of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 45% of residents are 65 or older (New York 18%), and cancer, arthritis and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 31 miles from North Creek
The closest emergency room is Glens Falls Hospital in Glens Falls, 31.4 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Hudson Headwaters Health Network is closer (0.7 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in North Creek, and more people treating it
41.3% of adults have high blood pressure (New York 32.6%), but 83.9% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.2% statewide. Checkups ↓
North Creek keeps up with checkups
It beats New York on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (84.8% 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 North Creek’s likely range.
Out of every 100 North Creek adults…
North Creek runs above NY on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
North Creek is an older town: 45% 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 North Creek as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near North Creek
1 community health center in North Creek, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 North Creek; ≈ 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 North Creek adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
How North Creek adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, North Creek does better than New York.
3 in 10 North Creek 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.
9.8% of North Creek adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
North Creek 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of North Creek adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in North Creek
Why doesn’t North Creek have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for North Creek.
Where can I get low-cost care near North Creek?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Elderwood at North Creek in North Creek, 0.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in North Creek.
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.