Healthcare in Stony Brook, NY
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
24.9%
11.2pp below the national average
Depression Rate
15.3%
8.2pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
8.5%
3.4pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
3.5%
7.1pp 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
40.2%
Arthritis
23.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
6.1%
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
12.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
15.3%
Loneliness
27.1%
Lack of Support
20.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
21.5%
Mobility
9.5%
Cognitive
8.4%
Hearing
5.1%
Vision
2.9%
Self-Care
2.2%
Independent Living
4.9%
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
4.2 / 5
Nearest Hospital
0.8 mi
Suny/Stony Brook University Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suny/Stony Brook University Hospital | 0.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| John T Mather Memorial Hospital Of Port Jefferson | 4.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| St Charles Hospital | 4.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | — |
| St Catherine Of Siena Hospital Medical Center | 5.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Northport Va Medical Center | 11.1 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 4/5 | ✓ |
Stony Brook has an obesity rate of 24.9%, which is 11.2pp below the national average. The depression rate is 15.3%, 8.2pp below the national average. About 3.5% of adults lack health insurance. 83.0% 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 4.2 out of 5.