Where Parc residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Parc, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Parc. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Parc
Depression is more common in Parc
1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (23%), vs 17.5% across New York. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 18.6%, vs 15% across New York. Mind & connection ↓
Smoking is more common in Parc
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (15%), 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 Parc’s likely range.
How Parc adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Parc runs above New York.
1 in 3 Parc 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.
Out of every 100 Parc adults…
Parc runs below NY on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Parc
No hospital or community health center in Parc 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 Parc; ≈ 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 Parc 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.
14.8% of Parc adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Parc and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plattsburgh | B | 32.3% | 9.5% | 13.3% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Parc adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Parc
Why doesn’t Parc have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Parc.
What hospital is closest to Parc?
The University of Vermont Health Network - Champl in Plattsburgh, 2.6 miles in a straight line from Parc’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Parc?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Plattsburgh Family Health in Plattsburgh, 3.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Parc.
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.