Healthcare in Farmingdale, NY
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
27.5%
8.6pp below the national average
Depression Rate
14.4%
9.1pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
8.7%
3.2pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
5.1%
5.5pp 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
38.9%
Arthritis
23.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
5.8%
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
13.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
14.4%
Loneliness
30.2%
Lack of Support
22.7%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
22.3%
Mobility
9.8%
Cognitive
9.1%
Hearing
5.3%
Vision
3.3%
Self-Care
2.5%
Independent Living
5.5%
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
3
Avg CMS Rating
2.7 / 5
Nearest Hospital
2.2 mi
Chsli St Joseph Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chsli St Joseph Hospital | 2.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Plainview Hospital | 3.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Brunswick Hospital Center, Inc. | 3.9 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| South Oaks Hosp | 3.9 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Nassau University Medical Center | 5.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
Farmingdale has an obesity rate of 27.5%, which is 8.6pp below the national average. The depression rate is 14.4%, 9.1pp below the national average. About 5.1% of adults lack health insurance. 81.7% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.7 out of 5.