Photo: Felton Davis · CC BY 2.0Where Jericho residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Jericho, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Jericho. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Jericho
Depression and COPD are less common in Jericho
Jericho runs below New York on five chronic conditions, most of all depression (11% vs 17.5%), COPD (4.1% vs 6%) and obesity (21.9% vs 28.8%). Conditions ↓
Jericho keeps up with checkups
It beats New York on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (83.7% vs 80.8%) and dentist visits (71.5% vs 63.5%). Checkups ↓
Few Jericho adults smoke
6.8% 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 Jericho’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Jericho adults…
Jericho runs below NY on 8 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Jericho 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.
3.2 miles of trails across 11 parks and preserves
Care in and near Jericho
No hospital or community health center in Jericho 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 Jericho; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How Jericho adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Jericho does better than New York.
3 in 10 Jericho 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.
5.2% of Jericho adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Jericho 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hicksville | — | — | — | — | |
| Muttontown | A+ | 22.4% | 9.7% | 6% | CDC place |
| North Hempstead | A+ | 24.8% | 9.2% | 6.8% | ZIP codes |
| Syosset | — | — | — | — | |
| Oyster Bay | A+ | 26% | 9.1% | 7.5% | ZIP codes |
| Brookville | A+ | 21.7% | 5.7% | 5.3% | CDC place |
| Westbury | A | 29.9% | 10.5% | 8.4% | CDC place |
| Old Westbury | A+ | 23.7% | 7.7% | 5.7% | CDC place |
Hicksville and Syosset: 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 Jericho adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Jericho
Why doesn’t Jericho have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Jericho.
What hospital is closest to Jericho?
Plainview Hospital in Plainview, 3.4 miles in a straight line from Jericho’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 Jericho?
12 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Advantage Care Diagnostic and Treatment Center in Glen Head, 2.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Jericho.
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.