Photo: Usa1926 · CC BY-SA 4.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Island Park is healthier than 48%
Island Park differs from New York on 5 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 3 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Island Park. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Island Park
Against towns with similar incomes, Island Park’s lead shrinks
Island Park is healthier than 68% of U.S. towns, but 48% of the 7,853 towns with similar household incomes ($79K–$131K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Island Park sleeps less
44.4% of adults sleep under 7 hours a night, vs 37.9% 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 Island Park’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
What’s behind Island Park’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Island Park is healthier than 68% of U.S. towns, #379 of 755 in New York. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 80% of U.S. towns); no exercise pulls it down (better than 36%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Island Park’s median household income is $104,926; among the 7,853 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($79K–$131K), it’s healthier than 48%, about where its income would put it.
Most New York towns score higher on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Island Park is healthier than 50% of graded towns, against 68% nationally.
Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
0.1 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Out of every 100 Island Park adults…
Island Park runs below NY on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Island Park
No hospital or community health center in Island Park 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 Island Park; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Island Park adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
How Island Park adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Island Park does better than New York.
1 in 3 Island Park 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.
11.8% of Island Park adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Island Park 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Island Park | B+ | 32.4% | 11% | 11.3% | CDC place |
| Harbor Isle | — | — | — | — | |
| Barnum Island | — | — | — | — |
Harbor Isle and Barnum Island: 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 Island Park adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Island Park
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Island Park is better than New York on 2 and worse on 3; on the rest, the New York figure falls inside Island Park’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Island Park | NY | U.S. | vs NY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 18.3%15.8–21 | 18.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.4%11.8–15.1 | 12.8% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.4%13.6–17.2 | 15% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 32.4%28.7–36 | 28.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11%9.6–12.3 | 11.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 32%29.4–34.5 | 32.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39%36.2–41.7 | 37.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 23.7%21.6–25.9 | 24% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.1%9–11.2 | 10.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.9%7.1–8.6 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.8%5.1–6.5 | 6.1% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 5.9%4.9–6.9 | 6% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.1%2.7–3.4 | 3.4% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8.4%6.8–10.1 | 12.8% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.3%9.2–13.4 | 11.3% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 27.6%23.9–31.4 | 25.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16%13.9–18.2 | 16.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 44.4%40.6–48 | 37.9% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.1%7.2–11 | 7.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.3%77.6–82.6 | 80.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 60.4%57.3–63.3 | 63.5% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89.4%87.8–91.1 | 89.2% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.5%75.8–80.8 | 77.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66%62.3–69.6 | 66.8% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 71.3%65.2–77 | 78.9% | 76.4% | Worse |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 15.1%13.2–17.1 | 17.5% | 20.6% | Better |
| Feel lonely | 32.5%28.7–36.1 | 34.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26%22.7–29.2 | 26.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 15.8%13–18.9 | 17.2% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 14.4%12.1–16.7 | 14.5% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.6%6.4–8.8 | 8.2% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.1%6.9–9.4 | 8.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 11.8%9.6–14.3 | 14.1% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 27.5%24.2–30.9 | 27.2% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.8%10.9–14.8 | 13.4% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12%10.4–13.8 | 12.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.9%5.2–6.6 | 5.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 5.1%4.4–5.7 | 5.2% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.4%6.4–8.5 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.7%3.1–4.2 | 3.8% | 3.8% | About the same |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the New York figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Island Park
Is Island Park a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Island Park is healthier than 68% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health, #379 of 755 in New York. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Island Park?
CDC estimates 32.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.7% and 36%, against 28.8% across New York and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Island Park?
Mount Sinai South Nassau in Oceanside, 2.1 miles in a straight line from Island Park’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Island Park have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.2–11%), against 7.9% across New York.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Island Park more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Island Park.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.