Where Elwood residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Elwood, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Elwood. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Elwood
Elwood adults report less loneliness
Loneliness (28% vs 34.2%), frequent mental distress (12.9% vs 15%) and lack of emotional support (21.5% vs 26.4%) all run below New York. Mind & connection ↓
Cancer runs high in Elwood
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.6%), vs 7.7% across New York. Conditions ↓
Elwood is an active town
Only 20.2% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 25.9% across New York. Habits ↓
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 Elwood’s likely range.
How Elwood adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Elwood does better than New York.
3 in 10 Elwood 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.
Out of every 100 Elwood adults…
Elwood runs below NY on 4 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.
3.2 miles of trails across 9 parks and preserves
Care in and near Elwood
No hospital or community health center in Elwood 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 Elwood; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Elwood adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
5.9% of Elwood adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Elwood 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenlawn | — | — | — | — | |
| Dix Hills | — | — | — | — | |
| Commack | — | — | — | — | |
| Huntington Station | — | — | — | — | |
| South Huntington | — | — | — | — |
Greenlawn, Dix Hills, Commack, Huntington Station and South Huntington: 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 Elwood adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Elwood
Why doesn’t Elwood have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Elwood.
What hospital is closest to Elwood?
NS/Lij HS Huntington Hospital in Huntington, 4.7 miles in a straight line from Elwood’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 Elwood?
6 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Charles Evans Center, Inc - Hauppauge in Hauppauge, 4.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Elwood.
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.