Healthcare in Hempstead, NY
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
38.9%
2.8pp above the national average
Depression Rate
13.2%
10.3pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.1%
2.2pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
15.9%
5.3pp above 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
36.0%
Arthritis
21.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
4.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
19.5%
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
17.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
13.2%
Loneliness
37.7%
Lack of Support
33.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
32.7%
Mobility
16.2%
Cognitive
15.2%
Hearing
4.9%
Vision
8.1%
Self-Care
5.5%
Independent Living
9.9%
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
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
3.4 mi
Nassau University Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nassau University Medical Center | 3.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Long Island Jewish Medical Center | 4.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Mount Sinai South Nassau | 5.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| New York City Childrens Psych Center | 5.8 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| St Francis Hospital - The Heart Center | 6.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
Hempstead has an obesity rate of 38.9%, which is 2.8pp above the national average. The depression rate is 13.2%, 10.3pp below the national average. About 15.9% of adults lack health insurance. 80.0% 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 3.0 out of 5.