Where Flanders residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Flanders, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Flanders. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Flanders
1 in 6 working-age adults in Flanders has no health insurance
18.1% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 7.9% across New York. Checkups ↓
Dental care lags in Flanders
49.4% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.5% across New York. Among those 65 and older, 20% have lost all their teeth (New York 12.8%). Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Flanders
3 in 10 adults worry about having enough food (28.9%), vs 17.2% across New York. Housing insecurity (23.8% vs 14.5%) and utility shut-off threats (12.8% vs 8.2%) are higher too. 23.9% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.1% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Flanders’ likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Flanders 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.
23.9% of Flanders adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Out of every 100 Flanders adults…
Flanders runs below NY on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Flanders
No hospital or community health center in Flanders 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 Flanders; ≈ 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.
40 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves
How Flanders adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Flanders runs above New York.
1 in 3 Flanders 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.
Flanders 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hampton Bays | — | — | — | — | |
| Riverside | — | — | — | — | |
| Northampton | — | — | — | — | |
| Riverhead | — | — | — | — | |
| Riverhead | B | 32% | 11.6% | 11.9% | ZIP codes |
| Southampton | A | 29.5% | 10.4% | 9.1% | ZIP codes |
| East Quogue | — | — | — | — |
Hampton Bays, Riverside, Riverhead and East Quogue: Census-designated places inside larger towns, graded as part of them. Northampton: 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 Flanders adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Flanders
Why doesn’t Flanders have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Flanders.
What hospital is closest to Flanders?
Peconic Bay Medical Center in Riverhead, 3.4 miles in a straight line from Flanders’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Flanders?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Lish at Riverhead in Riverhead, 3.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Flanders.
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.