Healthcare in Laurel, NY
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
30.1%
6.0pp below the national average
Depression Rate
16.9%
6.6pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.0%
0.9pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.0%
3.6pp 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
42.5%
Arthritis
27.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
10.2%
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
14.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
16.9%
Loneliness
27.8%
Lack of Support
21.3%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
28.3%
Mobility
13.9%
Cognitive
11.4%
Hearing
6.7%
Vision
4.5%
Self-Care
3.6%
Independent Living
7.1%
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
3.4 / 5
Nearest Hospital
5.8 mi
Peconic Bay Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peconic Bay Medical Center | 5.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| John T Mather Memorial Hospital Of Port Jefferson | 26.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| St Charles Hospital | 26.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | — |
| Long Island Community Hospital | 26.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| West Haven Va Medical Center | 29.8 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 3/5 | ✓ |
Laurel has an obesity rate of 30.1%, which is 6.0pp below the national average. The depression rate is 16.9%, 6.6pp below the national average. About 7.0% of adults lack health insurance. 82.5% 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 3.4 out of 5.