Hiram Congdon House · Photo: Magicpiano · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Putnam residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Putnam, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 12861, 12883. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Putnam
Cancer, arthritis and COPD run high in Putnam
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (11.8%), vs 7.7% across New York. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (33.5%), vs 24% across New York. COPD is also above the state: 8%, vs 6% across New York. In all, Putnam runs above New York on six of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 36% of residents are 65 or older (New York 18%), and cancer, arthritis and COPD are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 21 miles from Putnam
The closest emergency room is Porter Hospital in Middlebury, 21.4 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Hudson Headwaters Health Network is closer (7.1 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Putnam, and more people treating it
38.6% of adults have high blood pressure (New York 32.6%), but 81.6% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.2% statewide. Checkups ↓
Putnam keeps up with checkups
It beats New York on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (83.8% vs 80.8%) and cholesterol checks (91.3% vs 89.2%). 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 Putnam’s likely range; Putnam’s figures come from ZIP codes 12861, 12883, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Putnam adults…
Putnam runs above NY on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Putnam is an older town: 36% 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 Putnam as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Putnam
No hospital or community health center in Putnam 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 Putnam; ≈ 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 Putnam adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
13 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Putnam adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Putnam does better than New York.
3 in 10 Putnam 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.
9% of Putnam adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Putnam 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hague | — | — | — | — | |
| Dresden | — | — | — | — | |
| Ticonderoga | B− | 35% | 11.9% | 14.8% | ZIP 12883 |
Hague and Dresden: 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 Putnam adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Putnam
Why doesn’t Putnam have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Putnam.
What hospital is closest to Putnam?
Porter Hospital in Middlebury, 21.4 miles in a straight line from Putnam’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Putnam?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Ticonderoga Health Center in Ticonderoga, 7.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Putnam.
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.