Photo: Stevan · Public domainWhere East Patchogue residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for East Patchogue, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for East Patchogue. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in East Patchogue
Fewer East Patchogue adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below New York. 1 in 8 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Cancer runs high in East Patchogue
1 in 11 adults have had cancer (8.9%), vs 7.7% across New York. Conditions ↓
East Patchogue has a top-rated hospital
Long Island Community Hospital is rated 4 of 5 stars by Medicare and has an emergency room. 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 East Patchogue’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% of East Patchogue adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Care in and near East Patchogue
1 hospital in East Patchogue, 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 East Patchogue; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Out of every 100 East Patchogue adults…
East Patchogue runs below NY on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
6.3 miles of trails across 9 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of East Patchogue adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
How East Patchogue adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, East Patchogue does better than New York.
3 in 10 East Patchogue 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.
East Patchogue 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellport | A+ | 26.7% | 9.4% | 6.8% | CDC place |
| North Bellport | — | — | — | — | |
| North Patchogue | — | — | — | — | |
| Patchogue | A− | 31.2% | 9.4% | 10.6% | CDC place |
| Medford | — | — | — | — |
North Bellport, North Patchogue and Medford: 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 Patchogue adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in East Patchogue
Why doesn’t East Patchogue 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 Patchogue.
What hospital is closest to East Patchogue?
Long Island Community Hospital in Patchogue, 0.7 miles in a straight line from East Patchogue’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near East Patchogue?
5 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Sun River Health Patchogue in Patchogue, 2.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in East Patchogue.
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.