Healthcare in Huntington, NY
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
26.9%
9.2pp below the national average
Depression Rate
16.1%
7.4pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
8.7%
3.2pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
3.7%
6.9pp 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
41.2%
Arthritis
25.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
6.0%
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
12.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
16.1%
Loneliness
26.0%
Lack of Support
18.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
22.2%
Mobility
10.1%
Cognitive
8.6%
Hearing
5.4%
Vision
3.0%
Self-Care
2.4%
Independent Living
5.1%
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
4.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
1.1 mi
Ns/Lij Hs Huntington Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ns/Lij Hs Huntington Hospital | 1.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Northport Va Medical Center | 4.8 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Sagamore Children'S Psychiatric Center | 4.8 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Plainview Hospital | 7.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Chsli St Joseph Hospital | 10.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Huntington has an obesity rate of 26.9%, which is 9.2pp below the national average. The depression rate is 16.1%, 7.4pp below the national average. About 3.7% of adults lack health insurance. 83.5% 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 4.0 out of 5.