Healthcare in West Hempstead, NY
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
29.0%
7.1pp below the national average
Depression Rate
14.1%
9.4pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
9.4%
2.5pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
6.3%
4.3pp 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
38.1%
Arthritis
22.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
8.5%
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
13.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
14.1%
Loneliness
31.8%
Lack of Support
25.0%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
23.4%
Mobility
10.4%
Cognitive
9.9%
Hearing
5.2%
Vision
3.8%
Self-Care
2.8%
Independent Living
5.9%
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
2.8 / 5
Nearest Hospital
3.8 mi
Long Island Jewish Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Island Jewish Medical Center | 3.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Mount Sinai South Nassau | 4.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| New York City Childrens Psych Center | 4.7 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Nassau University Medical Center | 5.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| North Shore University Hospital | 7.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
West Hempstead has an obesity rate of 29.0%, which is 7.1pp below the national average. The depression rate is 14.1%, 9.4pp below the national average. About 6.3% of adults lack health insurance. 81.4% 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.