Photo: Quintin Soloviev · CC BY 4.0Where Bridgehampton residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Bridgehampton, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Bridgehampton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bridgehampton
Cancer runs high in Bridgehampton
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.4%), vs 7.7% across New York. Age is part of it: 34% of residents are 65 or older (New York 18%), and cancer is more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Bridgehampton keeps up with checkups
It beats New York on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (84% vs 80.8%) and dentist visits (71.2% vs 63.5%). Checkups ↓
Bridgehampton adults report less loneliness
Loneliness (26.2% vs 34.2%), frequent mental distress (12.6% vs 15%) and lack of emotional support (19.8% vs 26.4%) 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 Bridgehampton’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Bridgehampton adults…
Bridgehampton runs below NY on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
Bridgehampton is an older town: 34% 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 Bridgehampton as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Bridgehampton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
How Bridgehampton adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Bridgehampton does better than New York.
1 in 4 Bridgehampton 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 Bridgehampton
No hospital or community health center in Bridgehampton 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 Bridgehampton; ≈ 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.
20 miles of trails across 2 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.
7.6% of Bridgehampton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Bridgehampton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water Mill | — | — | — | — | |
| Sagaponack | — | — | — | — | |
| Noyack | — | — | — | — |
Water Mill and Noyack: Census-designated places inside larger towns, graded as part of them. Sagaponack: 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 Bridgehampton adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Bridgehampton
Why doesn’t Bridgehampton have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Bridgehampton.
What hospital is closest to Bridgehampton?
Peconic Bay Medical Center in Riverhead, 17.8 miles in a straight line from Bridgehampton’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Bridgehampton?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Sun River Health Kraus Family Health Center of the Hamptons in Southampton, 5.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Bridgehampton.
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.