Healthcare in West Hills, NY
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
25.5%
10.6pp below the national average
Depression Rate
15.1%
8.4pp 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
41.2%
Arthritis
24.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.4%
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
11.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
15.1%
Loneliness
25.9%
Lack of Support
18.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
20.5%
Mobility
9.1%
Cognitive
7.9%
Hearing
5.0%
Vision
2.7%
Self-Care
2.1%
Independent Living
4.5%
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
4.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
3.3 mi
Plainview Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plainview Hospital | 3.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Sagamore Children'S Psychiatric Center | 3.8 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Ns/Lij Hs Huntington Hospital | 4.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Chsli St Joseph Hospital | 6.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Northport Va Medical Center | 8.7 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 4/5 | ✓ |
West Hills has an obesity rate of 25.5%, which is 10.6pp below the national average. The depression rate is 15.1%, 8.4pp below the national average. About 3.5% of adults lack health insurance. 83.7% 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 4.0 out of 5.