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A town of 1,661 people in Lewis County, New York
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Conserved land0%4 of 21,375 acres
Trails2.9 mi0.1 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves02 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

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About Leyden

Town in New York, United States
1,572Population
33.6 sq miArea
1,138 ftElevation

Leyden is a town in Lewis County, New York, United States. The population was 1,785 at the 2010 census. The town is in the southern part of the county and is north of Rome.

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Health in Leyden

C+

Health Grade C+

Healthier than 42% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 66% of towns with similar incomes.

Compared with New York

4better than NY·11worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 17 are too close to call.

Conditions 8▼ 4 close Habits 1▼ 3 close Care 1▲ 6 close Mind 1▲ 2▼ 2 close Everyday needs 2▲ 2 close
BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

5.9%Fewer uninsured adultsNY 7.9% · better 11.4%Fewer adults facing housing insecurityNY 14.5% · better 8.9%More adults with COPDNY 6% · worse

Care nearby

Lewis County General HospitalLowville · 19 mi · ER · rural critical access
Lowville Family Health CenterLowville · 18.3 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 13309, 13433, 13325 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Leyden →

Natural hazards in Leyden

33
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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 33% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding
6Does Leyden flood?paid flood claims since 19788Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to LeydenMapLeyden vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating
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Port Leyden Community Library3145 Canal Street
Fine-freeE-books20 hrs a week
How busy is it?About typicalvs. similar-size libraries, by visits per residentCompare →What’s on for kids?17 programsa year for ages 0–11Programs →Late fees?Nonethis library is fine-freePerks →
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LyonsdaleWest TurinLewisBoonville Leyden Lyonsdale West Turin Lewis Boonville
NELyonsdale NWWest Turin SWLewis SEBoonville
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