Where Plattsburgh West residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Plattsburgh West, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Plattsburgh West. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Plattsburgh West
COPD, heart disease and depression run high in Plattsburgh West
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12%), about twice the New York rate. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.9%), vs 6.1% across New York. Depression is also above the state: 25.2%, vs 17.5% across New York. In all, Plattsburgh West runs above New York on ten of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 28% of residents are 65 or older (New York 18%), and COPD and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Plattsburgh West
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (22.2%), about twice the New York rate. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Plattsburgh West
50.5% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.5% across New York. Among those 65 and older, 22% have lost all their teeth (New York 12.8%). 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 Plattsburgh West’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Plattsburgh West adults…
Plattsburgh West runs above NY on 11 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Plattsburgh West is an older town: 28% 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 Plattsburgh West as about how healthy they are.
Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
Keeping up with care
Share of Plattsburgh West adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
Care in and near Plattsburgh West
No hospital or community health center in Plattsburgh West 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 Plattsburgh West; ≈ 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).
How Plattsburgh West adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Plattsburgh West runs above New York.
1 in 3 Plattsburgh West 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.
25.7% of Plattsburgh West adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Plattsburgh West 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schuyler Falls | B+ | 32.7% | 10.3% | 13.9% | ZIP codes |
| Plattsburgh | B | 32.9% | 10.4% | 14% | ZIP codes |
| Morrisonville | — | — | — | — |
Morrisonville: a Census-designated place inside a larger town, graded as part of it. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Plattsburgh West adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Plattsburgh West
Why doesn’t Plattsburgh West have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Plattsburgh West.
What hospital is closest to Plattsburgh West?
The University of Vermont Health Network - Champl in Plattsburgh, 2.2 miles in a straight line from Plattsburgh West’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 Plattsburgh West?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Plattsburgh Pediatric and Adolescent Health in Plattsburgh, 1.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Plattsburgh West.
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.