Healthcare in Head of the Harbor, NY

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

26.5%

9.6pp below the national average

Depression Rate

15.9%

7.6pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

8.4%

3.5pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

4.3%

6.3pp below 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

40.0%

Arthritis

23.7%

Cancer (excl. skin)

9.8%

Teeth Lost (65+)

5.7%

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

12.7%

14+ days in past month

Depression

15.9%

Loneliness

26.7%

Lack of Support

19.7%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

21.9%

Mobility

9.6%

Cognitive

8.9%

Hearing

5.2%

Vision

2.9%

Self-Care

2.3%

Independent Living

5.0%

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

4.2 / 5

Nearest Hospital

2.4 mi

Suny/Stony Brook University Hospital

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Suny/Stony Brook University Hospital2.4 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5
St Catherine Of Siena Hospital Medical Center4.0 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5
John T Mather Memorial Hospital Of Port Jefferson6.4 miAcute Care Hospitals5/5
St Charles Hospital6.4 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5
Northport Va Medical Center9.5 miAcute Care - Veterans Administration4/5

Head of the Harbor has an obesity rate of 26.5%, which is 9.6pp below the national average. The depression rate is 15.9%, 7.6pp below the national average. About 4.3% of adults lack health insurance. 82.4% 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 4.2 out of 5.