Where Pottersville residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Pottersville, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Pottersville. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Pottersville
Depression is more common in Pottersville
1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (22.5%), vs 17.5% across New York. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 17.7%, vs 15% across New York. Mind & connection ↓
The nearest ER is 31 miles from Pottersville
The closest emergency room is Glens Falls Hospital in Glens Falls, 31 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Hudson Headwaters Health Network is closer (6.6 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Smoking is more common in Pottersville
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (14.9%), 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 Pottersville’s likely range.
How Pottersville adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Pottersville runs above New York.
1 in 3 Pottersville 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.
Care in and near Pottersville
No hospital or community health center in Pottersville 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 Pottersville; ≈ 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
0.9 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Out of every 100 Pottersville adults…
Pottersville runs above NY on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Pottersville 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% of Pottersville adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Pottersville 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 Pottersville adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Pottersville
Why doesn’t Pottersville have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Pottersville.
Where can I get low-cost care near Pottersville?
4 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Chester-Horicon Health Center in Chestertown, 6.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Pottersville.
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.