Healthcare in Northwest Harbor, NY

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

30.5%

5.6pp below the national average

Depression Rate

16.0%

7.5pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

11.4%

0.5pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

6.0%

4.6pp below the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Source: CDC PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

43.0%

Arthritis

27.8%

Cancer (excl. skin)

10.6%

Teeth Lost (65+)

7.7%

Health Risk Behaviors

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevention & Screening

Source: CDC PLACES

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Source: CDC PLACES

Frequent Mental Distress

13.1%

14+ days in past month

Depression

16.0%

Loneliness

26.1%

Lack of Support

19.9%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

26.8%

Mobility

13.5%

Cognitive

10.2%

Hearing

6.6%

Vision

4.5%

Self-Care

3.5%

Independent Living

6.6%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

5

Avg CMS Rating

3.6 / 5

Nearest Hospital

23.1 mi

Peconic Bay Medical Center

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Peconic Bay Medical Center23.1 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5
Lawrence & Memorial Hospital24.0 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5
Westerly Hospital32.7 miAcute Care Hospitals5/5
William W Backus Hospital37.5 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5
West Haven Va Medical Center42.7 miAcute Care - Veterans Administration3/5

Northwest Harbor has an obesity rate of 30.5%, which is 5.6pp below the national average. The depression rate is 16.0%, 7.5pp below the national average. About 6.0% of adults lack health insurance. 83.6% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.6 out of 5.