Healthcare in North Merrick, NY
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
27.7%
8.4pp below the national average
Depression Rate
15.0%
8.5pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
8.5%
3.4pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
4.7%
5.9pp 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
23.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
7.8%
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
13.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
15.0%
Loneliness
30.3%
Lack of Support
22.7%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
22.2%
Mobility
9.7%
Cognitive
9.4%
Hearing
5.2%
Vision
3.2%
Self-Care
2.5%
Independent Living
5.5%
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
2.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
2.2 mi
Nassau University Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nassau University Medical Center | 2.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Chsli St Joseph Hospital | 5.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Mount Sinai South Nassau | 5.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Long Island Jewish Medical Center | 7.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Brunswick Hospital Center, Inc. | 7.7 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
North Merrick has an obesity rate of 27.7%, which is 8.4pp below the national average. The depression rate is 15.0%, 8.5pp below the national average. About 4.7% of adults lack health insurance. 81.5% 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 2.5 out of 5.