Photo: AITFFan1 · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Bayville is healthier than 96% of U.S. towns
Bayville differs from New York on 21 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 20 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Bayville. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bayville
Bayville adults report less loneliness
Loneliness (29% vs 34.2%), frequent mental distress (12.9% vs 15%), lack of emotional support (21.1% vs 26.4%) and depression (14.9% vs 17.5%) all run below New York. Mind & connection ↓
Cancer runs high in Bayville
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.5%), vs 7.7% across New York. Conditions ↓
Bayville keeps up with checkups
It beats New York on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (70.1% vs 63.5%) and cholesterol checks (92.4% vs 89.2%). Checkups ↓
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 Bayville’s likely range.
What’s behind Bayville’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Bayville is healthier than 96% of U.S. towns, #59 of 755 in New York. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is smoking (fewer adults who smoke than 96% of towns); the weakest is no exercise, still better than 86%.
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). Bayville’s median household income is $149,191; among the 2,804 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($112K–$186K), it’s healthier than 83%, about where its income would put it.
How Bayville adults are doing
On 4 of 4 measures, Bayville does better than New York.
3 in 10 Bayville 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 Bayville adults…
Bayville runs below NY on 4 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Bayville adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
Care in and near Bayville
No hospital or community health center in Bayville 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 Bayville; ≈ 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.
3 miles of trails across 9 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.
5.2% of Bayville adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Bayville and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayville | A+ | 27.6% | 8.7% | 7.9% | CDC place |
| Centre Island | — | — | — | — |
Centre Island: 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 Bayville adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Bayville
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Bayville is better than New York on 20 and worse on 1; on the rest, the New York figure falls inside Bayville’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Bayville | NY | U.S. | vs NY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 12.4%10.5–14.8 | 18.1% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 10.9%9.5–12.7 | 12.8% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.9%11.4–14.7 | 15% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 27.6%24.1–31.1 | 28.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 8.7%7.6–10.1 | 11.5% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 31.3%28.6–34 | 32.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 40.5%37.6–43.5 | 37.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 25.2%22.8–27.6 | 24% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.8%8.8–11 | 10.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.5%9.6–11.5 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.5%4.9–6.3 | 6.1% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 4.9%4.1–6 | 6% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 2.7%2.4–3.1 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 5.9%4.8–7.2 | 12.8% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 7.9%6.2–9.9 | 11.3% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 19.3%16.5–22.8 | 25.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 16.6%14.4–18.8 | 16.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 39%35.5–42.6 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 4.2%3.3–5.2 | 7.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 82.6%80.3–84.6 | 80.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 70.1%67.5–72.6 | 63.5% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 92.4%91.1–93.4 | 89.2% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.9%78.3–83.1 | 77.2% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 72.8%69.4–76 | 66.8% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.6%69.1–79.8 | 78.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 14.9%12.9–17 | 17.5% | 20.6% | Better |
| Feel lonely | 29%25.6–32.4 | 34.2% | 32.5% | Better |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.1%18.2–24.1 | 26.4% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 7.4%5.8–9.2 | 17.2% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 7.4%6.1–8.9 | 14.5% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4%3.4–4.8 | 8.2% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 4.5%3.8–5.4 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 5.2%4–6.6 | 14.1% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 22.2%19.3–25.6 | 27.2% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 9.9%8.3–11.8 | 13.4% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 8.8%7.5–10.2 | 12.1% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.6%4.9–6.4 | 5.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.1%2.7–3.6 | 5.2% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.3%4.5–6.3 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.5%2.1–2.9 | 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 Bayville
Is Bayville a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Bayville is healthier than 96% of U.S. towns: A+ for health, #59 of 755 in New York. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 83%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Bayville?
CDC estimates 27.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 24.1% and 31.1%, against 28.8% across New York and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Bayville?
Northwell Hospital Glen Cove in Glen Cove, 4.0 miles in a straight line from Bayville’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in Bayville have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 4.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 3.3–5.2%), 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 Bayville 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 Bayville.
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.