Where West Glens Falls residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for West Glens Falls, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for West Glens Falls. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in West Glens Falls
Cancer and depression run high in West Glens Falls
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.7%), vs 7.7% across New York. 1 in 5 adults have been diagnosed with depression (21.4%), vs 17.5% across New York. In all, West Glens Falls runs above New York on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Fewer West Glens Falls adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below New York. 1 in 10 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Nearly everyone in West Glens Falls is insured
Only 4.9% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 7.9% across New York. 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 West Glens Falls’ likely range.
Out of every 100 West Glens Falls adults…
West Glens Falls runs below NY on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. 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.
9.2% of West Glens Falls adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Keeping up with care
Share of West Glens Falls adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
Care in and near West Glens Falls
1 community health center in West Glens Falls, 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 West Glens 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
5.5 miles of trails across 6 parks and preserves
How West Glens Falls adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, West Glens Falls runs above New York.
3 in 10 West Glens 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.
West Glens Falls 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glens Falls North | — | — | — | — | |
| Queensbury | A− | 29.9% | 10.5% | 11.1% | ZIP codes |
| Glens Falls | B | 32.6% | 10.3% | 14.1% | CDC place |
| Moreau | A− | 33.9% | 9.9% | 12.4% | ZIP codes |
Glens Falls North: a Census-designated place inside a larger town, graded as part of it. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of West Glens Falls adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in West Glens Falls
Why doesn’t West Glens Falls have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for West Glens Falls.
What hospital is closest to West Glens Falls?
Glens Falls Hospital in Glens Falls, 2.5 miles in a straight line from West Glens Falls’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near West Glens Falls?
7 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is West Mountain Family Health and West Mountain Specialty Care in Queensbury, 0.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in West Glens 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. 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.