Where Moriches residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Moriches, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Moriches. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Moriches
Cancer and heart disease run high in Moriches
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.7%), vs 7.7% across New York. 1 in 14 adults have heart disease (7.4%), vs 6.1% across New York. In all, Moriches runs above New York on three of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 31% of residents are 65 or older (New York 18%), and cancer and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Moriches, and more people treating it
36.4% of adults have high blood pressure (New York 32.6%), but 79.8% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.2% statewide. Checkups ↓
Moriches adults report less loneliness
Loneliness (29% vs 34.2%) and lack of emotional support (22.6% vs 26.4%) both 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 Moriches’ likely range.
Out of every 100 Moriches adults…
Moriches runs above NY on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Moriches is an older town: 31% of residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across New York. Heart disease, arthritis and cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Moriches as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Moriches adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
How Moriches adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Moriches does better than New York.
3 in 10 Moriches 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.
Care in and near Moriches
No hospital or community health center in Moriches 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 Moriches; ≈ 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
12.6% of Moriches adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Moriches 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Center Moriches | — | — | — | — | |
| Mastic | — | — | — | — | |
| Manorville | — | — | — | — |
Center Moriches, Mastic 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 Moriches adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Moriches
Why doesn’t Moriches have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Moriches.
What hospital is closest to Moriches?
Long Island Community Hospital in Patchogue, 8.1 miles in a straight line from Moriches’ 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 Moriches?
5 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Lish at Manorville in Manorville, 2.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Moriches.
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.