Healthcare in Shelter Island, NY
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
29.9%
6.2pp below the national average
Depression Rate
16.7%
6.8pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.5%
near the national average
Uninsured Rate
5.6%
5.0pp 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
44.2%
Arthritis
30.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
11.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
18.4%
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
16.7%
Loneliness
26.9%
Lack of Support
20.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
28.8%
Mobility
14.8%
Cognitive
10.9%
Hearing
7.3%
Vision
4.5%
Self-Care
3.7%
Independent Living
7.2%
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
5
Avg CMS Rating
3.6 / 5
Nearest Hospital
20.3 mi
Peconic Bay Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peconic Bay Medical Center | 20.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Lawrence & Memorial Hospital | 22.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Westerly Hospital | 33.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| William W Backus Hospital | 35.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| West Haven Va Medical Center | 37.8 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 3/5 | ✓ |
Shelter Island has an obesity rate of 29.9%, which is 6.2pp below the national average. The depression rate is 16.7%, 6.8pp below the national average. About 5.6% of adults lack health insurance. 83.8% 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.