Healthcare in Flanders, NY

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

36.5%

near the national average

Depression Rate

17.0%

6.5pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

12.0%

near the national average

Uninsured Rate

18.1%

7.5pp above the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Source: CDC PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

36.9%

Arthritis

21.6%

Cancer (excl. skin)

5.7%

Teeth Lost (65+)

20.0%

Health Risk Behaviors

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevention & Screening

Source: CDC PLACES

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Source: CDC PLACES

Frequent Mental Distress

18.2%

14+ days in past month

Depression

17.0%

Loneliness

34.0%

Lack of Support

29.5%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

34.2%

Mobility

15.8%

Cognitive

17.2%

Hearing

5.6%

Vision

7.4%

Self-Care

5.0%

Independent Living

9.9%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

4

Avg CMS Rating

3.6 / 5

Nearest Hospital

3.6 mi

Peconic Bay Medical Center

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Peconic Bay Medical Center3.6 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5
Long Island Community Hospital21.9 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5
John T Mather Memorial Hospital Of Port Jefferson24.6 miAcute Care Hospitals5/5
St Charles Hospital24.6 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5
Suny/Stony Brook University Hospital27.3 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5

Flanders has an obesity rate of 36.5%, which is near the national average. The depression rate is 17.0%, 6.5pp below the national average. About 18.1% of adults lack health insurance. 77.2% 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 3.6 out of 5.