Photo: AITFFan1 · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Centre Island residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Centre Island, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Centre Island. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Centre Island
Cancer and arthritis run high in Centre Island
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12.7%), vs 7.7% across New York. 3 in 10 adults have arthritis (29.3%), vs 24% across New York. In all, Centre Island runs above New York on three of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 46% of residents are 65 or older (New York 18%), and cancer and arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Centre Island keeps up with checkups
It beats New York on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (85.2% vs 80.8%) and dentist visits (71% vs 63.5%). Checkups ↓
Centre Island adults report less loneliness
Loneliness (27.5% vs 34.2%), frequent mental distress (11.8% vs 15%), lack of emotional support (20.4% vs 26.4%) and depression (14.1% vs 17.5%) 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 Centre Island’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Centre Island adults…
Centre Island runs below NY on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 4. Tap one to see it as people.
Centre Island is an older town: 46% 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 Centre Island as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Centre Island adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
How Centre Island adults are doing
On 4 of 4 measures, Centre Island does better than New York.
1 in 4 Centre Island 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 Centre Island
No hospital or community health center in Centre Island 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 Centre Island; ≈ 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.
0 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
5% of Centre Island adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Centre Island 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 |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Centre Island adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Centre Island
Why doesn’t Centre Island have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Centre Island.
What hospital is closest to Centre Island?
Northwell Hospital Glen Cove in Glen Cove, 5.5 miles in a straight line from Centre Island’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 Centre Island?
5 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Charles Evans Center - Melillo in Glen Cove, 6.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Centre Island.
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.