Healthcare in Shelter Island Heights, NY
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
29.2%
6.9pp below the national average
Depression Rate
16.4%
7.1pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.4%
0.5pp above 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
46.5%
Arthritis
33.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
13.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
8.6%
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
13.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
16.4%
Loneliness
26.1%
Lack of Support
19.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
30.2%
Mobility
16.1%
Cognitive
10.5%
Hearing
8.4%
Vision
4.6%
Self-Care
3.8%
Independent Living
7.4%
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
5
Avg CMS Rating
3.6 / 5
Nearest Hospital
17.4 mi
Peconic Bay Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peconic Bay Medical Center | 17.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Lawrence & Memorial Hospital | 24.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| West Haven Va Medical Center | 34.8 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Westerly Hospital | 36.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| William W Backus Hospital | 36.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Shelter Island Heights has an obesity rate of 29.2%, which is 6.9pp below the national average. The depression rate is 16.4%, 7.1pp below the national average. About 4.7% of adults lack health insurance. 85.5% 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.