Where Coram residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Coram, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Coram. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Coram
Fewer Coram adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below New York. 1 in 7 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Coram 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 St. Charles Hospital in Port Jefferson, 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 Coram’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.
10.7% of Coram adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Care in and near Coram
1 community health center in Coram, 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 Coram; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Out of every 100 Coram adults…
Coram runs below NY on 3 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
40 miles of trails across 12 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Coram adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
How Coram adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Coram does better than New York.
3 in 10 Coram 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.
Coram 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gordon Heights | — | — | — | — | |
| Middle Island | — | — | — | — | |
| Farmingville | — | — | — | — | |
| Selden | — | — | — | — | |
| Terryville | — | — | — | — | |
| Medford | — | — | — | — | |
| Miller Place | — | — | — | — | |
| Mount Sinai | — | — | — | — |
Gordon Heights, Middle Island, Farmingville, Selden, Terryville, Medford, Miller Place and Mount Sinai: 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 Coram adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Coram
Why doesn’t Coram have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Coram.
What hospital is closest to Coram?
St. Charles Hospital in Port Jefferson, 5.4 miles in a straight line from Coram’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 Coram?
6 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Sun River Health Elsie Owens Health Center in Coram, 1.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Coram.
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.