Photo: LINYperson615 · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Herricks residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Herricks, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Herricks. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Herricks
Depression and COPD are less common in Herricks
Herricks runs below New York on five chronic conditions, most of all depression (10.3% vs 17.5%), COPD (4% vs 6%) and obesity (20.5% vs 28.8%). Conditions ↓
Herricks keeps up with checkups
It beats New York on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (83.4% vs 80.8%) and dentist visits (69.3% vs 63.5%). Checkups ↓
Few Herricks adults smoke
6.9% of adults smoke cigarettes, vs 11.3% across New York. 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 Herricks’ likely range.
Out of every 100 Herricks adults…
Herricks runs below NY on 8 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Herricks adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
0.2 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Herricks
No hospital or community health center in Herricks 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 Herricks; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How Herricks adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Herricks does better than New York.
1 in 3 Herricks 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.
5.3% of Herricks adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Herricks 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Williston Park | A | 26% | 9.1% | 8% | CDC place |
| Manhasset Hills | — | — | — | — | |
| Searingtown | — | — | — | — | |
| Garden City Park | — | — | — | — | |
| Albertson | — | — | — | — |
Manhasset Hills, Searingtown, Garden City Park and Albertson: 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 Herricks adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Herricks
Why doesn’t Herricks have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Herricks.
What hospital is closest to Herricks?
Long Island Jewish Medical Center in New Hyde Park, 2.3 miles in a straight line from Herricks’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Herricks?
28 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Harmony Healthcare Long Island at Westbury High School in Old Westbury, 4.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Herricks.
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.