Healthcare in Merrick, NY
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
27.2%
8.9pp below the national average
Depression Rate
14.9%
8.6pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
8.4%
3.5pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
4.1%
6.5pp 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
39.6%
Arthritis
24.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
4.9%
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
12.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
14.9%
Loneliness
29.1%
Lack of Support
21.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
21.3%
Mobility
9.4%
Cognitive
8.6%
Hearing
5.2%
Vision
3.0%
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
3
Avg CMS Rating
2.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
4.6 mi
Nassau University Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nassau University Medical Center | 4.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Mount Sinai South Nassau | 4.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Chsli St Joseph Hospital | 7.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Brunswick Hospital Center, Inc. | 7.5 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| South Oaks Hosp | 7.5 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Merrick has an obesity rate of 27.2%, which is 8.9pp below the national average. The depression rate is 14.9%, 8.6pp below the national average. About 4.1% of adults lack health insurance. 82.4% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.3 out of 5.