Photo: Mwanner · CC BY-SA 3.0Within New York, Ticonderoga is healthier than 27% of graded towns
Ticonderoga differs from New York on 14 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 5 better, 9 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 12883. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ticonderoga
COPD, cancer and arthritis run high in Ticonderoga
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9%), vs 6% across New York. 1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.8%), vs 7.7% across New York. Arthritis is also above the state: 32%, vs 24% across New York. In all, Ticonderoga runs above New York on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 26% of residents are 65 or older (New York 18%), and COPD, cancer and arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Ticonderoga is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Ticonderoga is healthier than 50%. Against the 10,019 towns with similar household incomes ($49K–$82K), it’s healthier than 69%. Health Grade ↓
Every town around Ticonderoga scores healthier
All four graded neighbors are ahead of Ticonderoga’s B−, from Crown Point (B) to Shoreham (A). Around town ↓
The nearest ER is 22 miles from Ticonderoga
The closest emergency room is Porter Hospital in Middlebury, 22.2 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Hudson Headwaters Health Network is closer (5.7 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Fewer Ticonderoga adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing and utility bills all run below New York. 1 in 7 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 Ticonderoga’s likely range; Ticonderoga’s figures come from ZIP code 12883, 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 Ticonderoga’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Ticonderoga is healthier than 50% of U.S. towns, #553 of 755 in New York. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 65% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 33%).
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). Ticonderoga’s median household income is $65,481; among the 10,019 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($49K–$82K), it’s healthier than 69%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Where Ticonderoga compares well: no health insurance (ages 18–64), 6.2% (U.S. 11%); colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75), 71.5% (U.S. 65.5%).
Out of every 100 Ticonderoga adults…
Ticonderoga runs above NY on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Ticonderoga is an older town: 26% 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 Ticonderoga as about how healthy they are.
Ticonderoga and the towns around it
Ticonderoga’s Health Grade ranks 5th of 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ticonderoga | B− | 35% | 11.9% | 14.8% | ZIP 12883 |
| Schroon | B+ | 34.4% | 12.5% | 12.3% | ZIP codes |
| Crown Point | B | 34.8% | 10.7% | 14.8% | ZIP codes |
| Putnam | — | — | — | — | |
| Hague | — | — | — | — |
Putnam and Hague: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Care in and near Ticonderoga
1 community health center in Ticonderoga, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Ticonderoga; ≈ 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).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
13% of Ticonderoga 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.
55 miles of trails across 16 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Ticonderoga adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
How Ticonderoga adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Ticonderoga runs above New York.
1 in 3 Ticonderoga 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Ticonderoga adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Ticonderoga
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Ticonderoga is better than New York on 5 and worse on 9; on the rest, the New York figure falls inside Ticonderoga’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Ticonderoga | NY | U.S. | vs NY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 19.6%16.8–22.7 | 18.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.2%13.4–17.3 | 12.8% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.2%14.4–18.3 | 15% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35%28.7–41.6 | 28.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.9%10.3–13.6 | 11.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 37.7%33.8–41.7 | 32.6% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.2%35–43.3 | 37.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 32%28.8–35.4 | 24% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.2%10–12.6 | 10.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.8%9.8–11.9 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.1%7.2–9.1 | 6.1% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9%7.7–10.4 | 6% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.1%3.7–4.6 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 14.7%12–17.8 | 12.8% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.8%12.3–17.6 | 11.3% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 27.3%23–32.3 | 25.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.2%13.5–19.1 | 16.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35%29.4–40.9 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.2%4.9–7.7 | 7.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.9%77.7–83.8 | 80.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 60.1%56.4–63.7 | 63.5% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89.2%87.4–90.7 | 89.2% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79%76.1–81.6 | 77.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 71.5%66.9–75.8 | 66.8% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.2%69–82.6 | 78.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.4%18.3–24.6 | 17.5% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 31.5%27.1–36.7 | 34.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.8%19.5–26.6 | 26.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 13.6%10.9–16.2 | 17.2% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.8%9–12.8 | 14.5% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.9%5.9–8 | 8.2% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.5%6.4–8.6 | 8.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 13%10.5–15.5 | 14.1% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 32%27.8–36.3 | 27.2% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.4%14.1–19 | 13.4% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.4%11.7–15.5 | 12.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.8%6.8–8.7 | 5.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.3%4.6–6 | 5.2% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9%7.9–10.3 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.3%3.7–4.9 | 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 Ticonderoga
Is Ticonderoga a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Ticonderoga is healthier than 50% of U.S. towns: ≈ B− for health, #553 of 755 in New York. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 69%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Ticonderoga?
CDC estimates 35% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.7% and 41.6%, against 28.8% across New York and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Ticonderoga?
Porter Hospital in Middlebury, 22.2 miles in a straight line from Ticonderoga’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Ticonderoga have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.9–7.7%), 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 Ticonderoga 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 Ticonderoga.
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.