On CDC estimates, Sackets Harbor is healthier than 86% of U.S. towns
Sackets Harbor differs from New York on 17 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 14 better, 3 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Sackets Harbor. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Sackets Harbor
Binge drinking is the habit Sackets Harbor doesn’t win on
20.3% of adults binge drink, vs 16.3% across New York, even though more of them exercise. Habits ↓
Obesity and cancer run high in Sackets Harbor
1 in 3 adults have obesity (34.7%), vs 28.8% across New York. 1 in 11 adults have had cancer (9.2%), vs 7.7% across New York. Conditions ↓
Fewer Sackets Harbor adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below New York. 1 in 11 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Sackets Harbor’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A+.
What’s behind Sackets Harbor’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Sackets Harbor is healthier than 86% of U.S. towns. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is fair or poor health (fewer adults who rate their health fair or poor than 92% of towns); the weakest is obesity, still better than 61%.
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Sackets Harbor’s median household income is $77,043; among the 10,819 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($58K–$96K), it’s healthier than 96%, about where its income would put it.
Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
3.5 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Sackets Harbor adults…
Sackets Harbor runs below NY on 4 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8.4% of Sackets Harbor adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Care in and near Sackets Harbor
No hospital or community health center in Sackets Harbor 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 Sackets Harbor; ≈ 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 Sackets Harbor adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
How Sackets Harbor adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Sackets Harbor does better than New York.
3 in 10 Sackets Harbor 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.
Sackets Harbor and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sackets Harbor | A | 34.7% | 9.2% | 10.7% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Sackets Harbor adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Sackets Harbor
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Sackets Harbor is better than New York on 14 and worse on 3; on the rest, the New York figure falls inside Sackets Harbor’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Sackets Harbor | NY | U.S. | vs NY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 13.4%11–16 | 18.1% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.3%9.7–13.1 | 12.8% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.4%13.3–17.5 | 15% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 34.7%29.8–39.9 | 28.8% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 9.2%7.8–10.6 | 11.5% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 30%26.8–33.2 | 32.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 33.4%30.2–36.9 | 37.7% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 26.4%23.6–29.2 | 24% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11%9.8–12.3 | 10.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.2%8.3–10.2 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.6%4.8–6.4 | 6.1% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 5.8%4.7–7 | 6% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 2.8%2.4–3.2 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9.3%7.7–11.2 | 12.8% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10.7%8.3–13.2 | 11.3% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 20.8%17–24.9 | 25.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 20.3%17.3–23.4 | 16.3% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.6%34.3–43.3 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 4.8%3.6–6.2 | 7.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.9%77.9–83.7 | 80.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 69.3%66.4–72.1 | 63.5% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.5%86.3–90.4 | 89.2% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.2%73.2–78.8 | 77.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 72.7%69–76.3 | 66.8% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 79.5%73.7–84.6 | 78.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 19.9%17.3–23 | 17.5% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 29.8%25.6–34.6 | 34.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.6%17.2–24.2 | 26.4% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 9.3%7.2–11.7 | 17.2% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.9%7.1–10.7 | 14.5% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.4%4.4–6.5 | 8.2% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.9%4.9–7.1 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8.4%6.3–10.5 | 14.1% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 24.7%21.1–28.4 | 27.2% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10.5%8.6–12.5 | 13.4% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.2%9.3–13.2 | 12.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.6%4.9–6.4 | 5.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.5%3–4.1 | 5.2% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.5%5.4–7.7 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.7%2.3–3.2 | 3.8% | 3.8% | Lower |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the New York figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Sackets Harbor
Is Sackets Harbor a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Sackets Harbor is healthier than 86% of U.S. towns: A for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 96%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Sackets Harbor?
CDC estimates 34.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.8% and 39.9%, against 28.8% across New York and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Sackets Harbor?
Samaritan Medical Center in Watertown, 10.1 miles in a straight line from Sackets Harbor’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Sackets Harbor have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 4.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 3.6–6.2%), against 7.9% across New York.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Sackets Harbor more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Sackets Harbor.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.