Photo: Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States · CC BY-SA 2.0Where Thendara residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Thendara, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Thendara. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Thendara
Arthritis, cancer and obesity run high in Thendara
1 in 3 adults have arthritis (33.9%), vs 24% across New York. 1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.5%), vs 7.7% across New York. Obesity is also above the state: 37.5%, vs 28.8% across New York. In all, Thendara runs above New York on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 26 miles from Thendara
The closest emergency room is Lewis County General Hospital in Lowville, 25.9 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
Thendara keeps up with checkups
It beats New York on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (71.7% vs 63.5%) and cholesterol checks (92.5% vs 89.2%). Checkups ↓
Fewer Thendara adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below New York. 1 in 9 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 Thendara’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Thendara adults…
Thendara runs below NY on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 4. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Thendara
No hospital or community health center in Thendara 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 Thendara; ≈ 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 Thendara 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.
10.3% of Thendara adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
1.2 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Thendara adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Thendara runs above New York.
3 in 10 Thendara 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.
Thendara and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Forge | — | — | — | — |
Old Forge: 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 Thendara adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Thendara
Why doesn’t Thendara have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Thendara.
What hospital is closest to Thendara?
Lewis County General Hospital in Lowville, 25.9 miles in a straight line from Thendara’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Thendara.
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.