Photo: Ira Goldstein · CC BY-SA 3.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Freeport is healthier than 24%
Freeport differs from New York on 15 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 5 better, 10 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Freeport. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Freeport
Against towns with similar incomes, Freeport’s lead shrinks
Freeport is healthier than 62% of U.S. towns, but 24% of the 5,661 towns with similar household incomes ($90K–$151K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Freeport
1 in 5 adults worry about keeping their housing (19.4%), vs 14.5% across New York. Utility shut-off threats (9.9% vs 8.2%) are higher too. Everyday needs ↓
1 in 8 working-age adults in Freeport has no health insurance
11.8% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 7.9% across New York. Checkups ↓
More Freeport adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (29.8%), 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 Freeport’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A−.
What’s behind Freeport’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Freeport is healthier than 62% of U.S. towns, #446 of 755 in New York. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 87% of U.S. towns); no exercise pulls it down (better than 24%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Freeport’s median household income is $120,625; among the 5,661 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($90K–$151K), it’s healthier than 24%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Most New York towns score higher on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Freeport is healthier than 41% of graded towns, against 62% nationally.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
15% of Freeport adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Keeping up with care
Share of Freeport adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
4 miles of trails across 10 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Freeport adults…
Freeport runs below NY on 5 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Freeport
1 community health center in Freeport, 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 Freeport; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How Freeport adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Freeport runs above New York.
1 in 3 Freeport 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.
Freeport 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Freeport adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Freeport
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Freeport is better than New York on 5 and worse on 10; on the rest, the New York figure falls inside Freeport’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Freeport | NY | U.S. | vs NY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 19.8%17.9–21.9 | 18.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13%11.7–14.4 | 12.8% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.9%13.5–16.5 | 15% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35%31.2–38.8 | 28.8% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 12.1%10.8–13.5 | 11.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 33.3%30.8–35.8 | 32.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.2%34.4–39.8 | 37.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 21.8%19.9–23.8 | 24% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 10.3%9.3–11.4 | 10.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.1%5.6–6.7 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.3%4.8–5.8 | 6.1% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.8%4.3–5.3 | 6% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3.2%3–3.5 | 3.4% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 11.5%9.5–13.8 | 12.8% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10.1%8.9–11.5 | 11.3% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 29.8%26.8–32.8 | 25.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 14.6%12.7–16.6 | 16.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 46.1%42.4–49.7 | 37.9% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 11.8%10.3–13.4 | 7.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 81.1%78.6–83.2 | 80.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 60.4%57.4–63.2 | 63.5% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89.8%88.6–91 | 89.2% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.7%76.2–80.8 | 77.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66%62.3–69.5 | 66.8% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.2%69.7–80.1 | 78.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 12.8%11.1–14.6 | 17.5% | 20.6% | Better |
| Feel lonely | 34.8%31.2–38.4 | 34.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 30.1%27–33.2 | 26.4% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 20.5%18–23 | 17.2% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 19.4%17.2–21.7 | 14.5% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9.9%8.7–11.2 | 8.2% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10%8.9–11.2 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 15%13.1–16.9 | 14.1% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 27.9%25.2–30.6 | 27.2% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.3%11.9–14.7 | 13.4% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.1%10.9–13.3 | 12.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5%4.5–5.5 | 5.6% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 5.8%5.3–6.3 | 5.2% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.5%6.8–8.2 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4%3.7–4.3 | 3.8% | 3.8% | About the same |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the New York figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Freeport
Is Freeport a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Freeport is healthier than 62% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health, #446 of 755 in New York. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Freeport?
CDC estimates 35% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.2% and 38.8%, against 28.8% across New York and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Freeport?
Mercy Medical Center in Rockville Centre, 2.9 miles in a straight line from Freeport’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in Freeport have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 11.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 10.3–13.4%), against 7.9% across New York.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Freeport more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Freeport.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.