Where Holbrook residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Holbrook, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Holbrook. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Holbrook
Fewer Holbrook adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below New York. 1 in 9 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Cancer runs high in Holbrook
1 in 11 adults have had cancer (8.9%), vs 7.7% across New York. Conditions ↓
Holbrook adults report less loneliness
Loneliness (29.3% vs 34.2%) and lack of emotional support (23% vs 26.4%) both 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 Holbrook’s likely range.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8.4% of Holbrook adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Out of every 100 Holbrook adults…
Holbrook runs below NY on 3 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
How Holbrook adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Holbrook does better than New York.
3 in 10 Holbrook 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 Holbrook
No hospital or community health center in Holbrook 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 Holbrook; ≈ 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.
2.3 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Holbrook adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
Holbrook 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holtsville | — | — | — | — | |
| Lake Ronkonkoma | — | — | — | — | |
| Ronkonkoma | — | — | — | — | |
| Bayport | — | — | — | — | |
| Islip | A− | 30.3% | 9.8% | 9.8% | ZIP codes |
| Brookhaven | A− | 29.8% | 9.7% | 10.3% | ZIP codes |
| Bohemia | — | — | — | — | |
| Blue Point | — | — | — | — |
Holtsville, Lake Ronkonkoma, Ronkonkoma, Bayport, Bohemia and Blue Point: 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 Holbrook adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Holbrook
Why doesn’t Holbrook have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Holbrook.
What hospital is closest to Holbrook?
Long Island Community Hospital in Patchogue, 4.9 miles in a straight line from Holbrook’s 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 Holbrook?
10 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Sun River Health Patchogue in Patchogue, 3.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Holbrook.
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.