Photo: Sullynyflhi · Public domainWhere Merrick residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Merrick, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Merrick. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Merrick
Merrick adults report less loneliness
Loneliness (29.1% vs 34.2%), frequent mental distress (12.9% vs 15%), lack of emotional support (21.2% vs 26.4%) and depression (14.9% vs 17.5%) all run below New York. Mind & connection ↓
Merrick keeps up with checkups
It beats New York on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (74.5% vs 63.5%) and cholesterol checks (92.3% vs 89.2%). Checkups ↓
Merrick is an active town
Only 18.9% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 25.9% 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 Merrick’s likely range.
How Merrick adults are doing
On 4 of 4 measures, Merrick does better than New York.
3 in 10 Merrick 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Merrick adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
4.2 miles of trails across 7 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Merrick adults…
Merrick runs below NY on 6 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Merrick
No hospital or community health center in Merrick 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 Merrick; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
5.4% of Merrick adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Merrick 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freeport | B | 35% | 12.1% | 10.1% | CDC place |
| Bellmore | — | — | — | — | |
| North Merrick | — | — | — | — | |
| Roosevelt | — | — | — | — | |
| North Bellmore | — | — | — | — |
Bellmore, North Merrick, Roosevelt and North Bellmore: 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 Merrick adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Merrick
Why doesn’t Merrick have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Merrick.
What hospital is closest to Merrick?
Mercy Medical Center in Rockville Centre, 4.6 miles in a straight line from Merrick’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 Merrick?
12 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Advantage Care Diagnostic and Treatment Center Freeport in Freeport, 1.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Merrick.
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.