Healthcare in Medford, NY
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
31.1%
5.0pp below the national average
Depression Rate
16.8%
6.7pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.3%
1.6pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.1%
2.5pp 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
39.4%
Arthritis
24.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
12.7%
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
15.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
16.8%
Loneliness
30.2%
Lack of Support
24.4%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
27.5%
Mobility
12.8%
Cognitive
12.2%
Hearing
5.5%
Vision
4.5%
Self-Care
3.4%
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
3.8 / 5
Nearest Hospital
4.2 mi
Long Island Community Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Island Community Hospital | 4.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Suny/Stony Brook University Hospital | 9.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| John T Mather Memorial Hospital Of Port Jefferson | 10.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| St Charles Hospital | 10.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | — |
| St Catherine Of Siena Hospital Medical Center | 12.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Medford has an obesity rate of 31.1%, which is 5.0pp below the national average. The depression rate is 16.8%, 6.7pp below the national average. About 8.1% of adults lack health insurance. 81.0% 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 3.8 out of 5.