Healthcare in Riverhead, NY
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
33.9%
2.2pp below the national average
Depression Rate
16.3%
7.2pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.7%
0.8pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
15.1%
4.5pp above 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
40.8%
Arthritis
26.7%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
15.5%
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
16.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
16.3%
Loneliness
32.6%
Lack of Support
27.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
34.6%
Mobility
17.3%
Cognitive
15.2%
Hearing
6.9%
Vision
6.7%
Self-Care
4.8%
Independent Living
9.5%
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
3.6 / 5
Nearest Hospital
2.2 mi
Peconic Bay Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peconic Bay Medical Center | 2.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| John T Mather Memorial Hospital Of Port Jefferson | 20.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| St Charles Hospital | 20.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | — |
| Long Island Community Hospital | 20.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Suny/Stony Brook University Hospital | 23.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Riverhead has an obesity rate of 33.9%, which is 2.2pp below the national average. The depression rate is 16.3%, 7.2pp below the national average. About 15.1% of adults lack health insurance. 80.4% 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 3.6 out of 5.