On CDC estimates, Lake Grove is healthier than 92% of U.S. towns
Lake Grove differs from New York on 17 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 16 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Lake Grove. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lake Grove
Fewer Lake Grove adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below New York. 1 in 10 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Cancer runs high in Lake Grove
1 in 11 adults have had cancer (9.2%), vs 7.7% across New York. Conditions ↓
Lake Grove adults report less loneliness
Loneliness (28.6% vs 34.2%) and lack of emotional support (22.1% 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 Lake Grove’s likely range.
What’s behind Lake Grove’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Lake Grove is healthier than 92% of U.S. towns, #127 of 755 in New York. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is smoking (fewer adults who smoke than 92% of towns); the weakest is no exercise, still better than 72%.
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). Lake Grove’s median household income is $118,311; among the 5,987 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($89K–$148K), it’s healthier than 85%, about where its income would put it.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
7.6% of Lake Grove adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Out of every 100 Lake Grove adults…
Lake Grove runs below NY on 3 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
How Lake Grove adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Lake Grove does better than New York.
3 in 10 Lake Grove 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 Lake Grove
No hospital or community health center in Lake Grove 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 Lake Grove; ≈ 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.
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Keeping up with care
Share of Lake Grove adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
Lake Grove and the towns around it
Lake Grove’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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Grove | A | 27.6% | 9.3% | 8.9% | CDC place |
| Lake Ronkonkoma | — | — | — | — | |
| Centereach | — | — | — | — | |
| Brookhaven | A− | 29.8% | 9.7% | 10.3% | ZIP codes |
| Smithtown | A | 27% | 8.8% | 8.1% | ZIP codes |
| Nesconset | — | — | — | — | |
| Stony Brook | — | — | — | — | |
| St. James | — | — | — | — |
Lake Ronkonkoma, Centereach, Nesconset, Stony Brook and St. James: 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 Lake Grove adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Lake Grove
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Lake Grove is better than New York on 16 and worse on 1; on the rest, the New York figure falls inside Lake Grove’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Lake Grove | NY | U.S. | vs NY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 14%12.2–16.1 | 18.1% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.2%9.9–12.6 | 12.8% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14%12.5–15.6 | 15% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 27.6%24.4–31.1 | 28.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 9.3%8.2–10.5 | 11.5% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 31.2%28.7–33.9 | 32.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.7%36.9–42.6 | 37.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 24%21.9–26.3 | 24% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10%9–11.2 | 10.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.2%8.4–10 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.8%5.1–6.5 | 6.1% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 5.2%4.5–6 | 6% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 2.9%2.6–3.2 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 7.3%6–8.7 | 12.8% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 8.9%7.5–10.6 | 11.3% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 22.2%19.6–25.4 | 25.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 16.5%14.4–18.7 | 16.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.5%34.4–41 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.1%4.3–6 | 7.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 81.9%79.5–84 | 80.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 67.8%65.3–70.4 | 63.5% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 90.8%89.5–91.9 | 89.2% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.8%75.1–80.2 | 77.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 68.4%65.3–71.5 | 66.8% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 80.1%75.7–84.3 | 78.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 16.2%14.3–18.4 | 17.5% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 28.6%25.3–32.2 | 34.2% | 32.5% | Better |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.1%19.4–25.1 | 26.4% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 10%8.4–11.8 | 17.2% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.9%7.6–10.3 | 14.5% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5%4.3–5.8 | 8.2% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.5%4.8–6.3 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 7.6%6.3–9 | 14.1% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 24.8%22.2–27.8 | 27.2% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11.2%9.7–12.9 | 13.4% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 10.3%9.1–11.8 | 12.1% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.6%5–6.4 | 5.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.6%3.2–4.1 | 5.2% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6%5.3–6.9 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.7%2.4–3.1 | 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 Lake Grove
Is Lake Grove a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Lake Grove is healthier than 92% of U.S. towns: A for health, #127 of 755 in New York. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 85%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Lake Grove?
CDC estimates 27.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 24.4% and 31.1%, against 28.8% across New York and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Lake Grove?
Suny/Stony Brook University Hospital in Stony Brook, 3.9 miles in a straight line from Lake Grove’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in Lake Grove have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.3–6%), 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 Lake Grove 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 Lake Grove.
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.