Where Long Island residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Long Island, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 04050. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Long Island
Long Island keeps up with checkups
It beats Maine on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (84.9% vs 81.2%) and dentist visits (72.6% vs 63.8%). Checkups ↓
Cancer and high blood pressure run high in Long Island
1 in 7 adults have had cancer (13.7%), vs 9.9% across Maine. 2 in 5 adults have high blood pressure (41.1%), vs 35.7% across Maine. Conditions ↓
Long Island adults report less loneliness
Loneliness (26.9% vs 32%), frequent mental distress (13.1% vs 17.7%), lack of emotional support (17.9% vs 22.7%) and depression (23% vs 26.9%) all run below Maine. Mind & connection ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the Maine figure falls outside Long Island’s likely range; Long Island’s figures come from ZIP code 04050, which may reach past town lines.
Keeping up with care
Share of Long Island adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maine.
How Long Island adults are doing
On 4 of 4 measures, Long Island does better than Maine.
1 in 4 Long Island adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Out of every 100 Long Island adults…
Long Island runs below ME on 3 of 12 conditions and above it on 4. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Long Island
No hospital or community health center in Long Island itself. These are the nearest.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Long Island; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Maine
Share of adults, with the Maine figure marked.
4.8 miles of trails across 8 parks and preserves
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8% of Long Island adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Maine.
Long Island and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Long Island adults live with a disability (Maine 32.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Long Island
Why doesn’t Long Island have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Long Island.
What hospital is closest to Long Island?
Northern Light Mercy Hospital in Portland, 5.8 miles in a straight line from Long Island’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Long Island?
10 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Greater Portland Health at 211 Cumberland Avenue in Portland, 5.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Long Island.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Maine figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.