Where Fire Island residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Fire Island, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Fire Island. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Fire Island
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Fire Island
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.4%), vs 6% across New York. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.4%), vs 6.1% across New York. Cancer is also above the state: 10.8%, vs 7.7% across New York. In all, Fire Island runs above New York on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Fire Island, and more people treating it
40.8% of adults have high blood pressure (New York 32.6%), but 81.1% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.2% statewide. Checkups ↓
Fire Island keeps up with checkups
It beats New York on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (83.1% vs 80.8%) and dentist visits (67.5% vs 63.5%). Checkups ↓
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 Fire Island’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Fire Island adults…
Fire Island runs below NY on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 9. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Fire Island adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
Care in and near Fire Island
No hospital or community health center in Fire Island 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 Fire Island; ≈ 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.
69 miles of trails across 6 parks and preserves
How Fire Island adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Fire Island does better than New York.
3 in 10 Fire Island 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.
14.1% of Fire Island adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Fire Island 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookhaven | A− | 29.8% | 9.7% | 10.3% | ZIP codes |
| Southampton | A | 29.5% | 10.4% | 9.1% | ZIP codes |
| Oak Beach | — | — | — | — | |
| West Hampton Dunes | — | — | — | — | |
| Captree | — | — | — | — |
Oak Beach, West Hampton Dunes and Captree: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Fire Island adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Fire Island
Why doesn’t Fire Island have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Fire Island.
What hospital is closest to Fire Island?
Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center in West Islip, 6.2 miles in a straight line from Fire Island’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 Fire Island?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Lish at Central Islip in Central Islip, 9.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Fire Island.
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.