Healthcare in Fire Island, NY
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
32.8%
3.3pp below the national average
Depression Rate
16.4%
7.1pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.2%
2.3pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.0%
2.6pp 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
46.2%
Arthritis
31.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
10.2%
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
16.4%
Loneliness
28.5%
Lack of Support
24.0%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
33.2%
Mobility
18.1%
Cognitive
13.1%
Hearing
8.2%
Vision
6.0%
Self-Care
5.0%
Independent Living
8.7%
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
2.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
5.5 mi
Ns/Lij Hs Southside Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ns/Lij Hs Southside Hospital | 5.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center | 7.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Brunswick Hospital Center, Inc. | 11.5 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| South Oaks Hosp | 11.5 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Long Island Community Hospital | 14.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
Fire Island has an obesity rate of 32.8%, which is 3.3pp below the national average. The depression rate is 16.4%, 7.1pp below the national average. About 8.0% of adults lack health insurance. 83.1% 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 2.3 out of 5.