On CDC estimates, Babylon is healthier than 94% of U.S. towns
Babylon differs from New York on 20 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 19 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Babylon. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Babylon
Babylon is an active town
Only 19.6% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 25.9% across New York. Habits ↓
Diabetes and stroke are less common in Babylon
Babylon runs below New York on four chronic conditions, most of all diabetes (8.4% vs 11.5%), stroke (2.6% vs 3.4%) and COPD (4.8% vs 6%). Conditions ↓
Fewer Babylon adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below New York. 1 in 12 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Babylon’s likely range.
What’s behind Babylon’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Babylon is healthier than 94% of U.S. towns, #90 of 755 in New York. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is fair or poor health (fewer adults who rate their health fair or poor than 95% of towns); the weakest is no exercise, still better than 85%.
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Babylon’s median household income is $140,820; among the 3,492 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($106K–$176K), it’s healthier than 81%, about where its income would put it.
Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
0.8 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Babylon adults…
Babylon runs below NY on 6 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
6.6% of Babylon adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Care in and near Babylon
No hospital or community health center in Babylon 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 Babylon; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Babylon adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
How Babylon adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Babylon does better than New York.
3 in 10 Babylon 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.
Babylon 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Babylon | A | 28.4% | 8.4% | 8.7% | CDC place |
| Babylon | A− | 30.7% | 9.9% | 10.1% | ZIP codes |
| Islip | A− | 30.3% | 9.8% | 9.8% | ZIP codes |
| West Islip | — | — | — | — | |
| West Babylon | — | — | — | — | |
| North Babylon | — | — | — | — |
West Islip, West Babylon and North Babylon: 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 Babylon adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Babylon
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Babylon is better than New York on 19 and worse on 1; on the rest, the New York figure falls inside Babylon’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Babylon | NY | U.S. | vs NY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 12.6%10.8–14.5 | 18.1% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 10.8%9.5–12.2 | 12.8% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.2%12.6–15.9 | 15% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 28.4%25–32.1 | 28.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 8.4%7.3–9.5 | 11.5% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 29.6%27–32.3 | 32.6% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.8%35.9–41.6 | 37.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 23.5%21.3–25.7 | 24% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.4%9.3–11.5 | 10.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9%8.2–9.9 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.1%4.5–5.7 | 6.1% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.8%4.1–5.6 | 6% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.6%2.3–2.8 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 6.5%5.3–7.8 | 12.8% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 8.7%7.1–10.5 | 11.3% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 19.6%16.9–22.6 | 25.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 18.1%15.8–20.5 | 16.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.9%33.8–40.2 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 4.3%3.6–5.3 | 7.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 81.6%79.1–83.8 | 80.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 70.4%68–72.8 | 63.5% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 91.3%90–92.4 | 89.2% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.3%73.4–78.9 | 77.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 69.5%66.4–72.7 | 66.8% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.7%74–83 | 78.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 17.3%15.2–19.6 | 17.5% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 27.6%24.3–31.3 | 34.2% | 32.5% | Better |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.5%17.9–23.5 | 26.4% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 8.5%7–10.3 | 17.2% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.3%6.9–9.7 | 14.5% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.8%4.1–5.6 | 8.2% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.1%4.3–5.9 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 6.6%5.3–8.1 | 14.1% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 22.8%20.1–25.8 | 27.2% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10%8.6–11.5 | 13.4% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 10%8.7–11.5 | 12.1% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 4.9%4.3–5.5 | 5.6% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.1%2.8–3.5 | 5.2% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.6%4.8–6.4 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.5%2.2–2.9 | 3.8% | 3.8% | Lower |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the New York figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Babylon
Is Babylon a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Babylon is healthier than 94% of U.S. towns: A for health, #90 of 755 in New York. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 81%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Babylon?
CDC estimates 28.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 25% and 32.1%, against 28.8% across New York and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Babylon?
Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center in West Islip, 1.7 miles in a straight line from Babylon’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Babylon have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 4.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 3.6–5.3%), against 7.9% across New York.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Babylon more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from A− to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Babylon.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.