Photo: Anne LaBastille · Public domainWhere Old Forge residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Old Forge, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Old Forge. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Old Forge
Cancer, arthritis and heart disease run high in Old Forge
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.6%), vs 7.7% across New York. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (32.7%), vs 24% across New York. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.7%, vs 6.1% across New York. In all, Old Forge runs above New York on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 27 miles from Old Forge
The closest emergency room is Lewis County General Hospital in Lowville, 27.1 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
Fewer Old Forge adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below New York. 1 in 10 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Old Forge adults report less loneliness
Loneliness (27.9% vs 34.2%) and lack of emotional support (19.8% vs 26.4%) both run below New York. Mind & connection ↓
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 Old Forge’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Old Forge adults…
Old Forge runs above NY on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Old Forge
No hospital or community health center in Old Forge 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 Old Forge; ≈ 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).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
9.1% of Old Forge adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
How Old Forge adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Old Forge does better than New York.
3 in 10 Old Forge 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.
4.7 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Old Forge adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
Old Forge and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thendara | — | — | — | — |
Thendara: 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 Old Forge adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Old Forge
Why doesn’t Old Forge have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Old Forge.
What hospital is closest to Old Forge?
Lewis County General Hospital in Lowville, 27.1 miles in a straight line from Old Forge’s 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 Old Forge.
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.