Arab Mountain Fire Observation Station · Photo: Jondude11 at en.wikipedia · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Piercefield residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Piercefield, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 12986, 12973, 12922. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Piercefield
COPD, obesity and cancer run high in Piercefield
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.4%), vs 6% across New York. 2 in 5 adults have obesity (41%), vs 28.8% across New York. Cancer is also above the state: 10.7%, vs 7.7% across New York. In all, Piercefield runs above New York on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 29% of residents are 65 or older (New York 18%), and COPD and cancer are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Piercefield
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (15.8%), vs 11.3% across New York. Habits ↓
The nearest ER is 23 miles from Piercefield
The closest emergency room is Clifton-Fine Hospital in Star Lake, 22.8 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Hudson Headwaters Health Network is closer (7 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
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 Piercefield’s likely range; Piercefield’s figures come from ZIP codes 12986, 12973, 12922, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Piercefield adults…
Piercefield runs above NY on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Piercefield is an older town: 29% 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 Piercefield as about how healthy they are.
Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
54 miles of trails across 7 parks and preserves
Care in and near Piercefield
No hospital or community health center in Piercefield 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 Piercefield; ≈ 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 Piercefield adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
How Piercefield adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Piercefield runs above New York.
1 in 3 Piercefield 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.
13.9% of Piercefield adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Piercefield 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colton | C+ | 39.8% | 14.3% | 14% | ZIP codes |
| Tupper Lake | C+ | 40.4% | 12.4% | 15.7% | ZIP 12986 |
| Hopkinton | B− | 39.9% | 11.9% | 13.4% | ZIP codes |
| Long Lake | — | — | — | — |
Long Lake: 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 Piercefield adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Piercefield
Why doesn’t Piercefield have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Piercefield.
What hospital is closest to Piercefield?
Adirondack Medical Center - Saranac Lake in Saranac Lake, 24.2 miles in a straight line from Piercefield’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Piercefield?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Tupper Lake Family Health in Tupper Lake, 7.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Piercefield.
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.