Where Melville residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Melville, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Melville. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Melville
Cancer runs high in Melville
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (11.9%), vs 7.7% across New York. Age is part of it: 29% of residents are 65 or older (New York 18%), and cancer is more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Melville is older than New York, yet healthier on chronic conditions
Melville runs below New York on depression (14.6% vs 17.5%), diabetes (9.7% vs 11.5%) and COPD (5.1% vs 6%). That’s despite an older population: 29% of residents are 65 or older (New York 18%). Conditions ↓
Melville keeps up with checkups
It beats New York on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (84.9% vs 80.8%) and dentist visits (74.5% vs 63.5%). Checkups ↓
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 Melville’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Melville adults…
Melville runs below NY on 5 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
Melville is an older town: 29% of residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across New York. Arthritis and cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Melville as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Melville adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
Care in and near Melville
No hospital or community health center in Melville 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 Melville; ≈ 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.
22 miles of trails across 14 parks and preserves
How Melville adults are doing
On 4 of 4 measures, Melville does better than New York.
1 in 4 Melville 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 Melville adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Melville 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dix Hills | — | — | — | — | |
| West Hills | — | — | — | — | |
| Huntington | A+ | 27% | 9% | 7.5% | ZIP codes |
| South Huntington | — | — | — | — | |
| Babylon | A− | 30.7% | 9.9% | 10.1% | ZIP codes |
| Oyster Bay | A+ | 26% | 9.1% | 7.5% | ZIP codes |
| East Farmingdale | — | — | — | — | |
| Plainview | — | — | — | — |
Dix Hills, West Hills, South Huntington, East Farmingdale and Plainview: 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 Melville adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Melville
Why doesn’t Melville have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Melville.
What hospital is closest to Melville?
Plainview Hospital in Plainview, 3.7 miles in a straight line from Melville’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 Melville?
11 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Sun River Health Wyandanch in Wyandanch, 3.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Melville.
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.