Where Mastic residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Mastic, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Mastic. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Mastic
Dental care lags in Mastic
56.6% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.5% across New York. Among those 65 and older, 15.4% have lost all their teeth (New York 12.8%). Checkups ↓
1 in 9 working-age adults in Mastic has no health insurance
10.6% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 7.9% across New York. Checkups ↓
Obesity runs high in Mastic
1 in 3 adults have obesity (33.2%), vs 28.8% across New York. Conditions ↓
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 Mastic’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Mastic adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
Out of every 100 Mastic adults…
Mastic runs below NY on 5 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 11% of Mastic residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across New York. Heart disease, arthritis and stroke run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Mastic
No hospital or community health center in Mastic 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 Mastic; ≈ 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.
How Mastic adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Mastic runs above New York.
1 in 3 Mastic 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.
15.9% of Mastic adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Mastic 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moriches | — | — | — | — | |
| Shirley | — | — | — | — | |
| Manorville | — | — | — | — |
Moriches, Shirley and Manorville: 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 Mastic adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Mastic
Why doesn’t Mastic have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Mastic.
What hospital is closest to Mastic?
Long Island Community Hospital in Patchogue, 7.1 miles in a straight line from Mastic’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 Mastic?
5 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Sun River Health Shirley in Shirley, 1.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Mastic.
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.