St. Lawrence County
New YorkFIPS 36089
Pop. 108,5057 HospitalsSVI 0.71RUCC 4 (Urban Adj.)PC HPSADental HPSAMH HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | St. Lawrence County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 9.9% | 9.1% | ▲ |
| Adult Obesity | 37.1% | 34.5% | ▲ |
| Uninsured Rate | 6.0% | 5.3% | ▲ |
| PCPs per 10K | 5.5 | 6.0 | ▲ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 8,243.276 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
61
Primary Care Physicians
57.0 per 100k
203
NPs & PAs
189.8 per 100k
43
Dentists
407
Hospital Beds
3.8 per 1,000
$10,687.14
Medicare Per Capita
1742.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | St. Lawrence County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 11.5% | — | |
| Obesity | 41.4% | — | |
| Depression | 23.9% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.7% | — | |
| COPD | 8.5% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 15.1% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 7.1% | — | |
| Stroke | 3.7% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.5% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 19.2% | — | |
| Disability | 31.9% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 27.7% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 18.8% | — | |
| Uninsured | 6.5% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.71
Socioeconomic Status0.67
Household Composition & Disability0.29
Minority Status & Language0.23
Housing Type & Transportation0.98
Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.
Health Professional Shortage Areas
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Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce
Hospitals in St. Lawrence County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canton-potsdam Hospital | Potsdam | 94 | Rural |
| Carthage Area Hospital, Inc | Ogdensburg | 25 | CAHRural |
| Claxton-hepburn Medical Center | Ogdensburg | 40 | Rural |
| Clifton-fine Hospital | Star Lake | 20 | Rural |
| Gouverneur Hospital | Gouverneur | 25 | CAHRural |
| Slhs Massena, Inc | Massena | 25 | CAHRural |
| St Lawrence Psychiatric Center | Ogdensburg | 108 | Rural |
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Data from CMS Provider of Services, County Health Rankings, CDC Social Vulnerability Index, HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce, AHRF 2024-2025, CDC PLACES 2023-2024, and UNC Sheps Center. Last updated: 2026-03-11.