Photo: Muncharelli · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Halesite residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Halesite, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Halesite. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Halesite
Halesite keeps up with checkups
It beats New York on five of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (84.1% vs 80.8%) and dentist visits (75.7% vs 63.5%). Checkups ↓
Cancer runs high in Halesite
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.4%), vs 7.7% across New York. Age is part of it: 25% of residents are 65 or older (New York 18%), and cancer is more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Halesite is older than New York, yet healthier on chronic conditions
Halesite runs below New York on COPD (4.2% vs 6%), diabetes (8.2% vs 11.5%) and stroke (2.6% vs 3.4%). That’s despite an older population: 25% of residents are 65 or older (New York 18%). Conditions ↓
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 Halesite’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Halesite adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
Out of every 100 Halesite adults…
Halesite runs below NY on 4 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Halesite is an older town: 25% of residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across New York. Cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Halesite as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Halesite
No hospital or community health center in Halesite 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 Halesite; ≈ 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.
0.4 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Halesite adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Halesite does better than New York.
1 in 4 Halesite 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.
3.8% of Halesite adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Halesite 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntington | — | — | — | — | |
| Huntington Bay | A+ | 24.9% | 8.7% | 5.7% | CDC place |
Huntington: 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 Halesite adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Halesite
Why doesn’t Halesite have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Halesite.
What hospital is closest to Halesite?
NS/Lij HS Huntington Hospital in Huntington, 0.5 miles in a straight line from Halesite’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 Halesite?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Charles Evans Center, Inc - Hauppauge in Hauppauge, 9.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Halesite.
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.