Where Centereach residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Centereach, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Centereach. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Centereach
Fewer Centereach adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below New York. 1 in 9 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Diabetes and stroke are less common in Centereach
Centereach runs below New York on diabetes (8.9% vs 11.5%), stroke (2.7% vs 3.4%) and COPD (5% vs 6%). Conditions ↓
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 Centereach’s likely range.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8.1% of Centereach adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Out of every 100 Centereach adults…
Centereach runs below NY on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Centereach
No hospital or community health center in Centereach 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 Centereach; ≈ 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.
5.2 miles of trails across 9 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Centereach adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
How Centereach adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Centereach does better than New York.
3 in 10 Centereach 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.
Centereach 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selden | — | — | — | — | |
| Lake Grove | A | 27.6% | 9.3% | 8.9% | CDC place |
| Lake Ronkonkoma | — | — | — | — | |
| Farmingville | — | — | — | — | |
| Terryville | — | — | — | — | |
| Holtsville | — | — | — | — |
Selden, Lake Ronkonkoma, Farmingville, Terryville and Holtsville: 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 Centereach adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Centereach
Why doesn’t Centereach have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Centereach.
What hospital is closest to Centereach?
Suny/Stony Brook University Hospital in Stony Brook, 3.9 miles in a straight line from Centereach’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Centereach?
9 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Ronkonkoma Health Center in Ronkonkoma, 3.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Centereach.
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.