Healthcare in South Hempstead, NY

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

29.7%

6.4pp below the national average

Depression Rate

13.7%

9.8pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

8.9%

3.0pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

6.1%

4.5pp 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

37.2%

Arthritis

21.5%

Cancer (excl. skin)

7.9%

Teeth Lost (65+)

4.7%

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

13.5%

14+ days in past month

Depression

13.7%

Loneliness

31.5%

Lack of Support

24.9%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

21.8%

Mobility

9.4%

Cognitive

9.3%

Hearing

4.6%

Vision

3.4%

Self-Care

2.5%

Independent Living

5.3%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

3.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

3.5 mi

Mount Sinai South Nassau

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Mount Sinai South Nassau	3.5 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
Nassau University Medical Center	4.3 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	1/5	✓
Long Island Jewish Medical Center	5.3 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
New York City Childrens Psych Center	6.4 mi	Psychiatric	—	—
St Francis Hospital - The Heart Center	8.1 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	5/5	✓

South Hempstead has an obesity rate of 29.7%, which is 6.4pp below the national average. The depression rate is 13.7%, 9.8pp below the national average. About 6.1% 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 3.0 out of 5.