Healthcare in Wading River, NY
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
29.7%
6.4pp below the national average
Depression Rate
17.7%
5.8pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
9.7%
2.2pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
5.4%
5.2pp 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
40.8%
Arthritis
26.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
8.9%
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
14.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
17.7%
Loneliness
28.4%
Lack of Support
21.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
26.2%
Mobility
12.2%
Cognitive
11.3%
Hearing
5.8%
Vision
3.8%
Self-Care
3.2%
Independent Living
6.6%
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
3.6 / 5
Nearest Hospital
8.9 mi
Peconic Bay Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peconic Bay Medical Center | 8.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| John T Mather Memorial Hospital Of Port Jefferson | 13.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| St Charles Hospital | 13.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | — |
| Long Island Community Hospital | 16.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Suny/Stony Brook University Hospital | 16.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Wading River has an obesity rate of 29.7%, which is 6.4pp below the national average. The depression rate is 17.7%, 5.8pp below the national average. About 5.4% of adults lack health insurance. 82.0% 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 3.6 out of 5.