Photo: Americasroof · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Hauppauge residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Hauppauge, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Hauppauge. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hauppauge
Cancer runs high in Hauppauge
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.7%), vs 7.7% across New York. Conditions ↓
Fewer Hauppauge 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 ↓
Hauppauge is an active town
Only 21% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 25.9% across New York. The town has 19 miles of trails across 8 parks and preserves. 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 Hauppauge’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Hauppauge adults…
Hauppauge runs below NY on 4 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
6.7% of Hauppauge adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
19 miles of trails across 8 parks and preserves
Care in and near Hauppauge
1 community health center in Hauppauge, 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 Hauppauge; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Hauppauge adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
How Hauppauge adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Hauppauge does better than New York.
3 in 10 Hauppauge 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.
Hauppauge 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smithtown | — | — | — | — | |
| Islandia | A− | 29% | 11.2% | 8.7% | CDC place |
| Commack | — | — | — | — | |
| Nesconset | — | — | — | — | |
| Islip | A− | 30.3% | 9.8% | 9.8% | ZIP codes |
| Smithtown | A | 27% | 8.8% | 8.1% | ZIP codes |
| Brentwood | — | — | — | — | |
| Central Islip | — | — | — | — |
Smithtown, Commack, Nesconset and Central Islip: Census-designated places inside larger towns, graded as part of them. Brentwood: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Hauppauge adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Hauppauge
Why doesn’t Hauppauge have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Hauppauge.
What hospital is closest to Hauppauge?
St. Catherine of Siena Hospital in Smithtown, 3.0 miles in a straight line from Hauppauge’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 Hauppauge?
7 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Lish at the Family Wellness Center in Hauppauge, 1.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Hauppauge.
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.