Healthcare in Lawrence, NY
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
24.6%
11.5pp below the national average
Depression Rate
14.7%
8.8pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
7.6%
4.3pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
3.4%
7.2pp 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
38.8%
Arthritis
24.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
11.0%
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
12.3%
14+ days in past month
Depression
14.7%
Loneliness
29.3%
Lack of Support
19.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
20.9%
Mobility
8.8%
Cognitive
8.0%
Hearing
5.6%
Vision
2.6%
Self-Care
2.0%
Independent Living
4.8%
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
2.8 / 5
Nearest Hospital
4.5 mi
Mount Sinai South Nassau
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Sinai South Nassau | 4.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| New York City Childrens Psych Center | 9.2 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Long Island Jewish Medical Center | 10.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Nassau University Medical Center | 11.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| North Shore University Hospital | 13.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Lawrence has an obesity rate of 24.6%, which is 11.5pp below the national average. The depression rate is 14.7%, 8.8pp below the national average. About 3.4% of adults lack health insurance. 82.6% 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 2.8 out of 5.