Where Locust Valley residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Locust Valley, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Locust Valley. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Locust Valley
Locust Valley adults report less loneliness
Loneliness (30.3% vs 34.2%), lack of emotional support (22.6% vs 26.4%) and depression (14.7% vs 17.5%) all run below New York. Mind & connection ↓
Stroke and COPD are less common in Locust Valley
Locust Valley runs below New York on five chronic conditions, most of all stroke (2.5% vs 3.4%), COPD (4.5% vs 6%) and diabetes (8.8% vs 11.5%). Conditions ↓
Fewer Locust Valley adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below New York. 1 in 11 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Locust Valley’s likely range.
How Locust Valley adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Locust Valley does better than New York.
3 in 10 Locust Valley 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.
Out of every 100 Locust Valley adults…
Locust Valley runs below NY on 7 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
6.4% of Locust Valley adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Care in and near Locust Valley
No hospital or community health center in Locust Valley 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 Locust Valley; ≈ 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.
1.2 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Locust Valley adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
Locust Valley 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lattingtown | A+ | 26.3% | 8.8% | 7.1% | CDC place |
| Mill Neck | A+ | 26% | 9.1% | 6.6% | CDC place |
| Matinecock | — | — | — | — | |
| Oyster Bay | A+ | 26% | 9.1% | 7.5% | ZIP codes |
| Glen Cove | B+ | 31.5% | 11.8% | 10.8% | CDC place |
Matinecock: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Locust Valley adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Locust Valley
Why doesn’t Locust Valley have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Locust Valley.
What hospital is closest to Locust Valley?
Northwell Hospital Glen Cove in Glen Cove, 1.7 miles in a straight line from Locust Valley’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 Locust Valley?
9 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Charles Evans Center - Melillo in Glen Cove, 2.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Locust Valley.
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.