Healthcare in Kensington, NY
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
23.0%
13.1pp below the national average
Depression Rate
12.7%
10.8pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
9.6%
2.3pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
3.2%
7.4pp 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
42.7%
Arthritis
26.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
12.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
6.8%
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
10.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
12.7%
Loneliness
28.6%
Lack of Support
21.0%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
23.0%
Mobility
10.7%
Cognitive
7.6%
Hearing
6.8%
Vision
3.2%
Self-Care
2.4%
Independent Living
5.2%
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
4.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
1.8 mi
North Shore University Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Shore University Hospital | 1.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| St Francis Hospital - The Heart Center | 3.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| New York City Childrens Psych Center | 3.9 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Long Island Jewish Medical Center | 4.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Northwell Hospital Glen Cove | 7.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
Kensington has an obesity rate of 23.0%, which is 13.1pp below the national average. The depression rate is 12.7%, 10.8pp below the national average. About 3.2% of adults lack health insurance. 84.6% 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 4.3 out of 5.