Photo: JBC3 · Public domainWhere Stony Creek residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Stony Creek, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 12878. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Stony Creek
COPD, heart disease and arthritis run high in Stony Creek
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.1%), vs 6% across New York. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.8%), vs 6.1% across New York. Arthritis is also above the state: 35.4%, vs 24% across New York. In all, Stony Creek runs above New York on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Stony Creek
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17.3%), vs 11.3% across New York. Habits ↓
In Stony Creek, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 6.6% of working-age adults are uninsured (New York 7.9%), yet 23.6% say their health is fair or poor, vs 18.1% across the state. 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 Stony Creek’s likely range; Stony Creek’s figures come from ZIP code 12878, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Stony Creek adults…
Stony Creek runs above NY on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
38 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Stony Creek adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
Care in and near Stony Creek
No hospital or community health center in Stony Creek 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 Stony Creek; ≈ 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 Stony Creek adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Stony Creek runs above New York.
3 in 10 Stony Creek 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.
15.9% of Stony Creek adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Stony Creek 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warrensburg | B− | 32.9% | 12.3% | 15.2% | ZIP codes |
| Thurman | C | 34.2% | 13.6% | 17.1% | ZIP codes |
| Day | — | — | — | — | |
| Hadley | B− | 36.4% | 12.3% | 14.7% | ZIP codes |
| Wells | — | — | — | — |
Day and Wells: 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 Stony Creek adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Stony Creek
Why doesn’t Stony Creek have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Stony Creek.
What hospital is closest to Stony Creek?
Glens Falls Hospital in Glens Falls, 20.6 miles in a straight line from Stony Creek’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Stony Creek.
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.