Where Greenport West residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Greenport West, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Greenport West. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Greenport West
Cancer, heart disease and arthritis run high in Greenport West
1 in 7 adults have had cancer (14.6%), about twice the New York rate. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.2%), vs 6.1% across New York. Arthritis is also above the state: 33.7%, vs 24% across New York. In all, Greenport West runs above New York on six of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 32% of residents are 65 or older (New York 18%), and cancer, heart disease and arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Greenport West keeps up with checkups
It beats New York on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (86.2% vs 80.8%) and dentist visits (70.1% vs 63.5%). Checkups ↓
Greenport West adults report less loneliness
Loneliness (26.3% vs 34.2%), frequent mental distress (11.7% vs 15%), lack of emotional support (19.7% vs 26.4%) and depression (14.5% vs 17.5%) all run below New York. Mind & connection ↓
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 Greenport West’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Greenport West adults…
Greenport West runs below NY on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 6. Tap one to see it as people.
Greenport West is an older town: 32% of residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across New York. Heart disease, arthritis and stroke rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Greenport West as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Greenport West adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
How Greenport West adults are doing
On 4 of 4 measures, Greenport West does better than New York.
1 in 4 Greenport West 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.
Care in and near Greenport West
No hospital or community health center in Greenport West 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 Greenport West; ≈ 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.
6.2 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.
7.7% of Greenport West adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Greenport West 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenport | B− | 33% | 12.1% | 12.1% | CDC place |
| East Marion | — | — | — | — | |
| Southold | — | — | — | — | |
| Shelter Island | A− | 29.5% | 11.9% | 9.9% | ZIP codes |
| Southold | A | 28.1% | 10.5% | 8.3% | ZIP codes |
| Shelter Island Heights | — | — | — | — |
East Marion, Southold and Shelter Island Heights: 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 Greenport West adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Greenport West
Why doesn’t Greenport West have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Greenport West.
What hospital is closest to Greenport West?
Peconic Bay Medical Center in Riverhead, 17.7 miles in a straight line from Greenport West’s 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 Greenport West?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Sun River Health Greenport in Greenport, 1.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Greenport West.
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.