Healthcare in Brookhaven, NY
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
31.2%
4.9pp below the national average
Depression Rate
17.0%
6.5pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.7%
near the national average
Uninsured Rate
6.5%
4.1pp below the national average
Health Scorecard
Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)
Health Outcomes
Source: CDC PLACESAge-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
43.6%
Arthritis
30.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
11.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
11.7%
Health Risk Behaviors
Source: CDC PLACESPrevention & Screening
Source: CDC PLACESGreen bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Source: CDC PLACESFrequent Mental Distress
14.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
17.0%
Loneliness
28.5%
Lack of Support
22.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
30.5%
Mobility
15.6%
Cognitive
12.0%
Hearing
7.3%
Vision
4.8%
Self-Care
3.9%
Independent Living
7.9%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
4
Avg CMS Rating
3.8 / 5
Nearest Hospital
4.3 mi
Long Island Community Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Island Community Hospital | 4.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| John T Mather Memorial Hospital Of Port Jefferson | 14.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| St Charles Hospital | 14.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | — |
| Suny/Stony Brook University Hospital | 15.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| St Catherine Of Siena Hospital Medical Center | 16.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Brookhaven has an obesity rate of 31.2%, which is 4.9pp below the national average. The depression rate is 17.0%, 6.5pp below the national average. About 6.5% of adults lack health insurance. 83.3% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.8 out of 5.