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CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Elmont, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Elmont. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Elmont
Depression and cancer are less common in Elmont
Elmont runs below New York on four chronic conditions, most of all depression (12% vs 17.5%), cancer (5.6% vs 7.7%) and COPD (4.7% vs 6%). Conditions ↓
Elmont sleeps less
47.6% of adults sleep under 7 hours a night, vs 37.9% across New York. Habits ↓
Elmont has a community health center but no hospital
Harmony Healthcare Long Island at Elmont is in town and charges on a sliding scale by income. The nearest ER is Long Island Jewish Medical Center in New Hyde Park, 3.7 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 Elmont’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Elmont adults…
Elmont runs below NY on 6 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.
0.2 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Care in and near Elmont
1 community health center in Elmont, 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 Elmont; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Elmont adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
How Elmont adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Elmont runs above New York.
4 in 10 Elmont 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.
14% of Elmont adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Elmont 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Floral Park | A+ | 26.4% | 8.6% | 7.5% | CDC place |
| Franklin Square | — | — | — | — | |
| North Valley Stream | — | — | — | — | |
| New York | B+ | 25.1% | 11.9% | 11.4% | CDC place |
| Hempstead | A | 29.3% | 9.7% | 8.8% | ZIP codes |
| South Floral Park | B− | 36.3% | 14.1% | 11.3% | CDC place |
Franklin Square and North Valley Stream: 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 Elmont adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Elmont
Why doesn’t Elmont have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Elmont.
What hospital is closest to Elmont?
Long Island Jewish Medical Center in New Hyde Park, 3.7 miles in a straight line from Elmont’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 Elmont?
41 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Harmony Healthcare Long Island at Elmont in Elmont, 1.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Elmont.
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.