Where Amagansett residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Amagansett, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Amagansett. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Amagansett
Amagansett keeps up with checkups
It beats New York on five of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (84.2% vs 80.8%) and dentist visits (73% vs 63.5%). Checkups ↓
Cancer runs high in Amagansett
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.7%), vs 7.7% across New York. Age is part of it: 25% of residents are 65 or older (New York 18%), and cancer is more common later in life. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 25 miles from Amagansett
The closest emergency room is Lawrence & Memorial Hospital in New London, 24.5 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Sun River Health is closer (14.6 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Amagansett adults report less loneliness
Loneliness (25.8% vs 34.2%), frequent mental distress (11.9% vs 15%), lack of emotional support (19.1% vs 26.4%) and depression (15.2% vs 17.5%) all run below New York. 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 New York figure falls outside Amagansett’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Amagansett adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
Out of every 100 Amagansett adults…
Amagansett runs below NY on 3 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
Amagansett is an older town: 25% of residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across New York. Arthritis and cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Amagansett as about how healthy they are.
How Amagansett adults are doing
On 4 of 4 measures, Amagansett does better than New York.
1 in 4 Amagansett 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.
Care in and near Amagansett
No hospital or community health center in Amagansett 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 Amagansett; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
15 miles of trails across 11 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.
5% of Amagansett adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Amagansett 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.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springs | — | — | — | — | |
| Napeague | — | — | — | — | |
| East Hampton North | — | — | — | — | |
| East Hampton | A | 27% | 10.5% | 7.1% | CDC place |
Springs and East Hampton North: Census-designated places inside larger towns, graded as part of them. Napeague: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Amagansett adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Amagansett
Why doesn’t Amagansett have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Amagansett.
What hospital is closest to Amagansett?
Lawrence & Memorial Hospital in New London, 24.5 miles in a straight line from Amagansett’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Amagansett.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The New York 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.