Healthcare in Wheatley Heights, NY
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
34.3%
1.8pp below the national average
Depression Rate
14.2%
9.3pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.3%
near the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.1%
2.5pp 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
37.1%
Arthritis
22.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
5.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
12.4%
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
15.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
14.2%
Loneliness
33.8%
Lack of Support
30.4%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
28.2%
Mobility
14.0%
Cognitive
12.7%
Hearing
4.2%
Vision
5.5%
Self-Care
4.1%
Independent Living
7.9%
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
2
Avg CMS Rating
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
3.6 mi
Sagamore Children'S Psychiatric Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sagamore Children'S Psychiatric Center | 3.6 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center | 5.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Plainview Hospital | 5.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Brunswick Hospital Center, Inc. | 6.0 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| South Oaks Hosp | 6.0 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Wheatley Heights has an obesity rate of 34.3%, which is 1.8pp below the national average. The depression rate is 14.2%, 9.3pp below the national average. About 8.1% of adults lack health insurance. 83.0% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 2 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.0 out of 5.