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CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for White Lake, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for White Lake. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in White Lake
Out of every 100 White Lake adults…
White Lake runs above NY on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near White Lake
No hospital or community health center in White Lake 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 White Lake; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of White Lake adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
How White Lake adults are doing
About the same as New York on each measure.
3 in 10 White Lake 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.
14.8% of White Lake adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
White Lake 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smallwood | — | — | — | — | |
| Kauneonga Lake | — | — | — | — |
Smallwood and Kauneonga Lake: 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 White Lake adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in White Lake
Why doesn’t White Lake have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for White Lake.
What hospital is closest to White Lake?
Garnet Health Medical Center Catskills in Harris, 6.6 miles in a straight line from White Lake’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near White Lake?
4 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Oda Monticello Primary Health Care Center in Monticello, 7.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in White Lake.
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.