Photo: AITFFan1 · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Lakeview residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Lakeview, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Lakeview. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lakeview
Making ends meet is harder in Lakeview
1 in 8 adults were threatened with a utility shut-off (12.6%), vs 8.2% across New York. Food insecurity (22.6% vs 17.2%) and housing insecurity (21.5% vs 14.5%) are higher too. 19.1% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.1% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Obesity and high blood pressure run high in Lakeview
2 in 5 adults have obesity (38.2%), vs 28.8% across New York. 2 in 5 adults have high blood pressure (38.6%), vs 32.6% across New York. In all, Lakeview runs above New York on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Lakeview sleeps less
50.9% 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 Lakeview’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.
19.1% of Lakeview adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Out of every 100 Lakeview adults…
Lakeview runs below NY on 4 of 12 conditions and above it on 5. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
5.3 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Care in and near Lakeview
No hospital or community health center in Lakeview 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 Lakeview; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Lakeview adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
How Lakeview adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Lakeview runs above New York.
4 in 10 Lakeview 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.
Lakeview 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockville Centre | A+ | 27.7% | 8.6% | 7.5% | CDC place |
| Malverne | A | 28.1% | 9.5% | 8.1% | CDC place |
| West Hempstead | — | — | — | — | |
| Lynbrook | A− | 30.2% | 10.3% | 10% | CDC place |
West Hempstead: a Census-designated place inside a larger town, graded as part of it. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Lakeview adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Lakeview
Why doesn’t Lakeview have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Lakeview.
What hospital is closest to Lakeview?
Mercy Medical Center in Rockville Centre, 1.1 miles in a straight line from Lakeview’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Lakeview?
29 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Harmony Healthcare Long Island at Roosevelt in Roosevelt, 3.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Lakeview.
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.