Photo: AITFFan1 · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Hewlett Neck residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Hewlett Neck, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Hewlett Neck. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hewlett Neck
COPD and diabetes are less common in Hewlett Neck
Hewlett Neck runs below New York on eight chronic conditions, most of all COPD (3.1% vs 6%), diabetes (6.7% vs 11.5%) and stroke (2% vs 3.4%). A young population is part of it: only 9% of residents are 65 or older (New York 18%). Conditions ↓
Hewlett Neck is an active town
Only 14.9% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 25.9% across New York. Habits ↓
Hewlett Neck adults report less loneliness
Loneliness (28.7% vs 34.2%), frequent mental distress (11.9% vs 15%), lack of emotional support (19.4% vs 26.4%) and depression (14.3% 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 Hewlett Neck’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Hewlett Neck adults…
Hewlett Neck runs below NY on 9 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
0 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Hewlett Neck adults are doing
On 4 of 4 measures, Hewlett Neck does better than New York.
3 in 10 Hewlett Neck 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 Hewlett Neck
No hospital or community health center in Hewlett Neck 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 Hewlett Neck; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Hewlett Neck 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.
3.3% of Hewlett Neck adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Hewlett Neck 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodsburgh | — | — | — | — | |
| Woodmere | — | — | — | — | |
| Hewlett Bay Park | — | — | — | — | |
| Hewlett Harbor | A+ | 24.9% | 7.7% | 5.5% | CDC place |
Woodsburgh and Hewlett Bay Park: fewer than 1,000 residents. Woodmere: 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 Hewlett Neck adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Hewlett Neck
Why doesn’t Hewlett Neck have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Hewlett Neck.
What hospital is closest to Hewlett Neck?
Mount Sinai South Nassau in Oceanside, 3.3 miles in a straight line from Hewlett Neck’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 Hewlett Neck?
26 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Joseph P. Addabbo Family Health Center at Central Avenue in Far Rockaway, 2.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Hewlett Neck.
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.