Photo: LINYperson615 · CC BY-SA 4.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Kings Point is healthier than 50%
Kings Point differs from New York on 21 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 20 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Kings Point. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Kings Point
Against towns with similar incomes, Kings Point’s lead shrinks
Kings Point is healthier than 97% of U.S. towns, but 50% of the 850 towns with similar household incomes ($158K–$264K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Diabetes and stroke are less common in Kings Point
Kings Point runs below New York on seven chronic conditions, most of all diabetes (7% vs 11.5%), stroke (2.3% vs 3.4%) and COPD (4.3% vs 6%). Conditions ↓
Binge drinking is the habit Kings Point doesn’t win on
19.4% of adults binge drink, vs 16.3% across New York, even though fewer of them smoke and more of them exercise. Habits ↓
Kings Point is an active town
Only 18.2% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 25.9% 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 Kings Point’s likely range.
What’s behind Kings Point’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Kings Point is healthier than 97% of U.S. towns, #46 of 755 in New York. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is diabetes (fewer adults with diabetes than almost every town); the weakest is mental distress, still better than 82%.
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). Kings Point’s median household income is $211,299; among the 850 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($158K–$264K), it’s healthier than 50%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Kings Point adults…
Kings Point runs below NY on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
3.3 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves
Care in and near Kings Point
No hospital or community health center in Kings Point 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 Kings Point; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Kings Point adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
How Kings Point adults are doing
About the same as New York on each measure.
1 in 3 Kings Point 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% of Kings Point adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Kings Point and the towns around it
Kings Point’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 3 graded towns around it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Point | A+ | 23.9% | 7% | 7.3% | CDC place |
| Great Neck | A− | 28% | 10.4% | 9.6% | CDC place |
| Saddle Rock | A+ | 25% | 8.9% | 7.1% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Kings Point adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Kings Point
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Kings Point is better than New York on 20 and worse on 1; on the rest, the New York figure falls inside Kings Point’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Kings Point | NY | U.S. | vs NY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 11.7%9.7–14.2 | 18.1% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 9.9%8.5–11.4 | 12.8% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.9%12.6–17.3 | 15% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 23.9%20.6–27.2 | 28.8% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 7%5.9–8 | 11.5% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 25.7%23.4–28 | 32.6% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.4%31.8–36.9 | 37.7% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 19.8%17.8–21.7 | 24% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 9.8%8.7–11 | 10.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.1%7.4–8.9 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.8%4.1–5.5 | 6.1% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.3%3.5–5.2 | 6% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.3%2–2.7 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 5.8%4.7–7 | 12.8% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 7.3%5.7–9.2 | 11.3% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 18.2%15.2–21.7 | 25.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 19.4%16.8–22 | 16.3% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.4%34.9–42 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 4.3%3.1–6.6 | 7.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.9%75.9–81.5 | 80.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 70.2%67.6–72.8 | 63.5% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.1%83.3–89.6 | 89.2% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.8%74.4–79 | 77.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 72.9%69.7–76.1 | 66.8% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78%72.7–82.7 | 78.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 15.4%13.3–17.7 | 17.5% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33.8%29.7–38.2 | 34.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.9%20.1–28.1 | 26.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 7.9%5.8–10.7 | 17.2% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 7.3%5.7–9.3 | 14.5% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 3.8%3.1–4.6 | 8.2% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.4%4.3–6.9 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 5%3.7–6.9 | 14.1% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 22.7%19.4–26.7 | 27.2% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 8.5%7–10.1 | 13.4% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 10.6%8.5–13.2 | 12.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.2%4.5–6 | 5.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3%2.6–3.6 | 5.2% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.6%4.6–6.8 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.1%1.8–2.5 | 3.8% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Kings Point
Is Kings Point a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Kings Point is healthier than 97% of U.S. towns: A+ for health, #46 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 Kings Point?
CDC estimates 23.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 20.6% and 27.2%, against 28.8% across New York and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Kings Point?
North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset, 3.5 miles in a straight line from Kings Point’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in Kings Point have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 4.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 3.1–6.6%), 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 Kings Point more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from A to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Kings Point.
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.