Where Glen Head residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Glen Head, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Glen Head. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Glen Head
Glen Head adults report less loneliness
Loneliness (29.1% vs 34.2%), frequent mental distress (12.7% vs 15%), lack of emotional support (21.5% vs 26.4%) and depression (14.5% vs 17.5%) all run below New York. Mind & connection ↓
Cancer runs high in Glen Head
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.3%), vs 7.7% across New York. Conditions ↓
Glen Head keeps up with checkups
It beats New York on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (74.5% vs 63.5%) and cholesterol checks (92.4% vs 89.2%). 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 Glen Head’s likely range.
How Glen Head adults are doing
On 4 of 4 measures, Glen Head does better than New York.
3 in 10 Glen Head 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 Glen Head adults…
Glen Head runs below NY on 4 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Glen Head adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
Care in and near Glen Head
No hospital or community health center in Glen Head 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 Glen Head; ≈ 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.
0.2 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
5.6% of Glen Head adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Glen Head 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Brookville | A+ | 24.9% | 9% | 6.3% | CDC place |
| Oyster Bay | A+ | 26% | 9.1% | 7.5% | ZIP codes |
| Glen Cove | B+ | 31.5% | 11.8% | 10.8% | CDC place |
| Sea Cliff | A+ | 26.9% | 8.4% | 7.3% | CDC place |
| Glenwood Landing | — | — | — | — |
Glenwood Landing: a Census-designated place inside a larger town, graded as part of it. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Glen Head adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Glen Head
Why doesn’t Glen Head have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Glen Head.
What hospital is closest to Glen Head?
Northwell Hospital Glen Cove in Glen Cove, 1.9 miles in a straight line from Glen Head’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 Glen Head?
8 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Charles Evans Center - Melillo in Glen Cove, 1.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Glen Head.
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.