Where Copiague residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Copiague, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Copiague. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Copiague
1 in 9 working-age adults in Copiague has no health insurance
11.6% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 7.9% across New York. Checkups ↓
Copiague has a community health center but no hospital
Sun River Health is in town and charges on a sliding scale by income. The nearest ER is Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center in West Islip, 5.4 miles away. Getting care ↓
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 Copiague’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Copiague adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
Care in and near Copiague
1 community health center in Copiague, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Copiague; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Out of every 100 Copiague adults…
Copiague runs above NY on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 12% of Copiague residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across New York. Age-related conditions run low partly because the town is young.
Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
1.5 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
How Copiague adults are doing
About the same as New York on each measure.
1 in 3 Copiague 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
15% of Copiague adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Copiague 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amityville | A− | 30.5% | 10.8% | 9.6% | CDC place |
| Lindenhurst | A− | 30% | 9.1% | 10.8% | CDC place |
| North Amityville | — | — | — | — | |
| Gilgo | — | — | — | — |
North Amityville: a Census-designated place inside a larger town, graded as part of it. Gilgo: 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 Copiague adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Copiague
Why doesn’t Copiague have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Copiague.
What hospital is closest to Copiague?
Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center in West Islip, 5.4 miles in a straight line from Copiague’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Copiague?
6 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Sun River Health Copiague in Copiague, 0.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Copiague.
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.