Photo: Quintin Soloviev · CC BY 4.0Where Montauk residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Montauk, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Montauk. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Montauk
Cancer runs high in Montauk
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.4%), vs 7.7% across New York. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 22 miles from Montauk
The closest emergency room is Lawrence & Memorial Hospital in New London, 21.6 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
Montauk keeps up with checkups
It beats New York on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (70.7% vs 63.5%) and cholesterol checks (92.3% vs 89.2%). Checkups ↓
Montauk adults report less loneliness
Loneliness (27% vs 34.2%), frequent mental distress (13.1% vs 15%) and lack of emotional support (21.1% vs 26.4%) all run below New York. Mind & connection ↓
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 Montauk’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Montauk adults…
Montauk runs below NY on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Montauk
No hospital or community health center in Montauk 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 Montauk; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Montauk adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
How Montauk adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Montauk does better than New York.
1 in 4 Montauk 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.
Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
90 miles of trails across 17 parks and preserves
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
7.1% of Montauk adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Montauk and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Napeague | — | — | — | — |
Napeague: 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 Montauk adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Montauk
Why doesn’t Montauk have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Montauk.
What hospital is closest to Montauk?
Lawrence & Memorial Hospital in New London, 21.6 miles in a straight line from Montauk’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Montauk.
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.