Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Schuyler Falls is healthier than 45%
Schuyler Falls differs from New York on 13 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 6 better, 7 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 12962, 12901, 12918, 12985. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Schuyler Falls
Depression is more common in Schuyler Falls
1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (22.7%), vs 17.5% across New York. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 17.1%, vs 15% across New York. Mind & connection ↓
Against towns with similar incomes, Schuyler Falls’ lead shrinks
Schuyler Falls is healthier than 66% of U.S. towns, but 45% of the 7,983 towns with similar household incomes ($78K–$130K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Smoking is more common in Schuyler Falls
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (13.9%), vs 11.3% across New York. Habits ↓
Fewer Schuyler Falls adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below New York. 1 in 8 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 Schuyler Falls’ likely range; Schuyler Falls’ figures come from ZIP codes 12962, 12901, 12918, 12985, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A.
What’s behind Schuyler Falls’ grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Schuyler Falls is healthier than 66% of U.S. towns, #406 of 755 in New York. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 77% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 50%).
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). Schuyler Falls’ median household income is $103,977; among the 7,983 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($78K–$130K), it’s healthier than 45%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Most New York towns score higher on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Schuyler Falls is healthier than 46% of graded towns, against 66% nationally.
How Schuyler Falls adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Schuyler Falls runs above New York.
1 in 3 Schuyler Falls 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.
Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
41 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
11.6% of Schuyler Falls adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Out of every 100 Schuyler Falls adults…
Schuyler Falls runs above NY on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Schuyler Falls
No hospital or community health center in Schuyler Falls 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 Schuyler Falls; ≈ 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 Schuyler Falls adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
Schuyler Falls and the towns around it
Schuyler Falls’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 4 graded towns around it.
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 | — | — | — | — | |
| Cadyville | — | — | — | — | |
| Peru | B+ | 32.1% | 9.8% | 13% | ZIP codes |
| Plattsburgh West | — | — | — | — | |
| Saranac | B− | 33.8% | 11.5% | 15.2% | ZIP codes |
Morrisonville and Plattsburgh West: Census-designated places inside larger towns, graded as part of them. Cadyville: 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 Schuyler Falls adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Schuyler Falls
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Schuyler Falls is better than New York on 6 and worse on 7; on the rest, the New York figure falls inside Schuyler Falls’ likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Schuyler Falls | NY | U.S. | vs NY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17%14.7–19.5 | 18.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.7%12–15.5 | 12.8% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.1%15.1–19.1 | 15% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 32.7%27.2–38.4 | 28.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.3%8.8–11.7 | 11.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 33.7%30.1–37.3 | 32.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.1%32.3–39.9 | 37.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 28%25–31 | 24% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.7%10.4–13.1 | 10.3% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.5%8.6–10.4 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.6%5.9–7.4 | 6.1% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 7.4%6.4–8.4 | 6% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.3%3–3.7 | 3.4% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 13.5%11.2–16.2 | 12.8% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.9%11.7–16.2 | 11.3% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 25.2%21.4–29.3 | 25.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.5%13.9–19.5 | 16.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.1%29.3–39.2 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.5%4.6–6.6 | 7.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.4%77.3–83.3 | 80.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 63.5%60.3–66.7 | 63.5% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.8%87.2–90.2 | 89.2% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.2%74.2–79.8 | 77.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 70.8%66.6–74.9 | 66.8% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.6%70.2–82.4 | 78.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.7%19.5–26 | 17.5% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 32.3%27.7–37 | 34.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.1%18.9–25.5 | 26.4% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 12.5%10.5–14.7 | 17.2% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.7%9.1–12.5 | 14.5% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.7%5.8–7.8 | 8.2% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.2%6.3–8.2 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 11.6%9.8–13.5 | 14.1% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 27.3%23.7–31.1 | 27.2% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.4%10.7–14.3 | 13.4% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.1%11.6–14.9 | 12.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.3%5.6–7.1 | 5.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.4%3.9–4.9 | 5.2% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.9%6.9–8.9 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.6%3.2–4 | 3.8% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Schuyler Falls
Is Schuyler Falls a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Schuyler Falls is healthier than 66% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health, #406 of 755 in New York. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Schuyler Falls?
CDC estimates 32.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 27.2% and 38.4%, against 28.8% across New York and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Schuyler Falls?
The University of Vermont Health Network - Champl in Plattsburgh, 6.4 miles in a straight line from Schuyler Falls’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Schuyler Falls have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.6–6.6%), 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 Schuyler Falls more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Schuyler Falls.
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.