Photo: DanTD · CC BY-SA 4.0Where East Marion residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for East Marion, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for East Marion. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in East Marion
Cancer, arthritis and high cholesterol run high in East Marion
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12.9%), vs 7.7% across New York. 3 in 10 adults have arthritis (29.9%), vs 24% across New York. High cholesterol is also above the state: 44.5%, vs 37.7% across New York. In all, East Marion runs above New York on four of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 55% of residents are 65 or older (New York 18%), and cancer, arthritis and high cholesterol are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
East Marion keeps up with checkups
It beats New York on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (85.3% vs 80.8%) and dentist visits (70.9% vs 63.5%). Checkups ↓
East Marion adults report less loneliness
Loneliness (25.7% vs 34.2%), frequent mental distress (11.8% vs 15%), lack of emotional support (19.2% vs 26.4%) and depression (15.2% 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 East Marion’s likely range.
Out of every 100 East Marion adults…
East Marion runs below NY on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 5. Tap one to see it as people.
East Marion is an older town: 55% of residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across New York. Heart disease, arthritis and cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in East Marion as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of East Marion adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
How East Marion adults are doing
On 4 of 4 measures, East Marion does better than New York.
1 in 4 East Marion 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 East Marion
No hospital or community health center in East Marion 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 East Marion; ≈ 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.
2 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.
5.3% of East Marion adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
East Marion 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenport West | — | — | — | — | |
| Orient | — | — | — | — | |
| Shelter Island | A− | 29.5% | 11.9% | 9.9% | ZIP codes |
| Shelter Island Heights | — | — | — | — | |
| Southold | A | 28.1% | 10.5% | 8.3% | ZIP codes |
Greenport West, Orient and Shelter Island Heights: 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 East Marion adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in East Marion
Why doesn’t East Marion have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for East Marion.
What hospital is closest to East Marion?
Lawrence & Memorial Hospital in New London, 18.7 miles in a straight line from East Marion’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 East Marion?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Sun River Health Greenport in Greenport, 2.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in East Marion.
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.