Healthcare in Valley Stream, NY
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
30.0%
6.1pp below the national average
Depression Rate
12.7%
10.8pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.6%
1.3pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.6%
3.0pp 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
37.7%
Arthritis
21.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
8.4%
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
14.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
12.7%
Loneliness
33.9%
Lack of Support
29.0%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
24.4%
Mobility
11.2%
Cognitive
10.4%
Hearing
4.8%
Vision
4.4%
Self-Care
3.1%
Independent Living
6.3%
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
2.8 / 5
Nearest Hospital
4.2 mi
Mount Sinai South Nassau
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Sinai South Nassau | 4.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| New York City Childrens Psych Center | 5.0 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Long Island Jewish Medical Center | 5.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Nassau University Medical Center | 8.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| North Shore University Hospital | 8.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Valley Stream has an obesity rate of 30.0%, which is 6.1pp below the national average. The depression rate is 12.7%, 10.8pp below the national average. About 7.6% of adults lack health insurance. 81.7% 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 2.8 out of 5.