Photo: Joe Mabel (on Flickr as Joe Mabel from Seattle, US) · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Harbor Isle residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Harbor Isle, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Harbor Isle. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Harbor Isle
Cancer runs high in Harbor Isle
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.4%), vs 7.7% across New York. Conditions ↓
Harbor Isle keeps up with checkups
It beats New York on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (71.5% vs 63.5%) and cholesterol checks (91.6% vs 89.2%). Checkups ↓
Fewer Harbor Isle adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below New York. 1 in 11 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults 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 Harbor Isle’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Harbor Isle adults…
Harbor Isle runs below NY on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Harbor Isle 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.
7% of Harbor Isle adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Care in and near Harbor Isle
No hospital or community health center in Harbor Isle 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 Harbor Isle; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Harbor Isle adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Harbor Isle does better than New York.
3 in 10 Harbor Isle 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.
Harbor Isle and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Island Park | B+ | 32.4% | 11% | 11.3% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Harbor Isle adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Harbor Isle
Why doesn’t Harbor Isle have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Harbor Isle.
What hospital is closest to Harbor Isle?
Mount Sinai South Nassau in Oceanside, 2.5 miles in a straight line from Harbor Isle’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Harbor Isle?
19 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Harmony Healthcare Long Island at Oceanside in Oceanside, 2.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Harbor Isle.
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.