Where Asharoken residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Asharoken, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Asharoken. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Asharoken
Cancer and arthritis run high in Asharoken
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12.1%), vs 7.7% across New York. 3 in 10 adults have arthritis (28%), vs 24% across New York. In all, Asharoken runs above New York on three of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 31% of residents are 65 or older (New York 18%), and cancer and arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Asharoken keeps up with checkups
It beats New York on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (84.6% vs 80.8%) and dentist visits (73.7% vs 63.5%). Checkups ↓
Asharoken is an active town
Only 18.6% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 25.9% across New York. Habits ↓
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 Asharoken’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Asharoken adults…
Asharoken runs below NY on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
Asharoken is an older town: 31% 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 Asharoken as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Asharoken adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
0.1 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Care in and near Asharoken
No hospital or community health center in Asharoken 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 Asharoken; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How Asharoken adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Asharoken does better than New York.
1 in 4 Asharoken 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
4.3% of Asharoken adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Asharoken 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eatons Neck | — | — | — | — | |
| Fort Salonga | — | — | — | — | |
| Centerport | — | — | — | — | |
| Northport | A+ | 27.4% | 9.2% | 6.8% | CDC place |
Eatons Neck, Fort Salonga and Centerport: Census-designated places inside larger towns, graded as part of them. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Asharoken adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Asharoken
Why doesn’t Asharoken have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Asharoken.
What hospital is closest to Asharoken?
NS/Lij HS Huntington Hospital in Huntington, 4.4 miles in a straight line from Asharoken’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Asharoken.
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.