Photo: LINYperson615 · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Munsey Park is among the healthiest U.S. towns
Munsey Park differs from New York on 27 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 26 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Munsey Park. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Munsey Park
Munsey Park is an active town
Only 15.2% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 25.9% across New York. Habits ↓
Few Munsey Park adults smoke
5% of adults smoke cigarettes, vs 11.3% across New York. Habits ↓
COPD and stroke are less common in Munsey Park
Munsey Park runs below New York on six chronic conditions, most of all COPD (3.3% vs 6%), stroke (2.2% vs 3.4%) and diabetes (7.6% vs 11.5%). A young population is part of it: only 13% of residents are 65 or older (New York 18%). 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 Munsey Park’s likely range.
What’s behind Munsey Park’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Munsey Park is among the healthiest U.S. towns, #6 of 755 in New York. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is smoking (fewer adults who smoke than almost every town); the weakest is obesity, still better than 96%.
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Munsey Park’s median household income is $250,001; among the 436 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($188K–$313K), it’s healthier than 92%, about where its income would put it.
Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
0 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Munsey Park adults…
Munsey Park runs below NY on 10 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Munsey Park
No hospital or community health center in Munsey Park 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 Munsey Park; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Munsey Park adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
How Munsey Park adults are doing
On 4 of 4 measures, Munsey Park does better than New York.
1 in 4 Munsey Park 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.
3% of Munsey Park adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Munsey Park 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Munsey Park | A+ | 24.2% | 7.6% | 5% | CDC place |
| Manhasset | — | — | — | — | |
| Flower Hill | A+ | 23.2% | 7.9% | 5.4% | CDC place |
Manhasset: a Census-designated place inside a larger town, graded as part of it. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Munsey Park adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Munsey Park
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Munsey Park is better than New York on 26 and worse on 1; on the rest, the New York figure falls inside Munsey Park’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Munsey Park | NY | U.S. | vs NY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 9.2%7.7–11 | 18.1% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 8.5%7.4–9.8 | 12.8% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 10.8%9.4–12.3 | 15% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 24.2%20.9–27.5 | 28.8% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 7.6%6.6–8.7 | 11.5% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 28.4%25.8–31 | 32.6% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.1%36.1–41.9 | 37.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 21.7%19.5–23.9 | 24% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 9%7.9–10 | 10.3% | 9.9% | Better |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.7%8.8–10.6 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.6%4–5.2 | 6.1% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 3.3%2.7–4 | 6% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.2%1.9–2.5 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 5.6%4.6–6.8 | 12.8% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 5%3.9–6.7 | 11.3% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 15.2%12.9–17.9 | 25.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 16.3%14.2–18.6 | 16.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.2%31.8–38.6 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 2.5%2–3.3 | 7.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 83.3%81.2–85.3 | 80.8% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 79.4%77.2–81.4 | 63.5% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 93.3%92.2–94.3 | 89.2% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.2%77.7–82.6 | 77.2% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 70%66.5–73.3 | 66.8% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.5%73.2–83.1 | 78.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 13.3%11.4–15.2 | 17.5% | 20.6% | Better |
| Feel lonely | 27.3%23.9–30.5 | 34.2% | 32.5% | Better |
| Lack social and emotional support | 19.1%16.5–21.9 | 26.4% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 4.8%3.7–6.4 | 17.2% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 5.1%4.1–6.5 | 14.5% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 3%2.5–3.7 | 8.2% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 3.4%2.8–4.1 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 3%2.2–4.3 | 14.1% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 17.5%15.1–20.2 | 27.2% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 7.3%6.2–8.7 | 13.4% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 6.6%5.5–7.9 | 12.1% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 4.8%4.2–5.5 | 5.6% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 2.3%2–2.7 | 5.2% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 3.9%3.3–4.7 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 1.8%1.5–2.2 | 3.8% | 3.8% | Lower |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the New York figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Munsey Park
Is Munsey Park a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Munsey Park is among the healthiest U.S. towns: A+ for health, #6 of 755 in New York. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 92%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Munsey Park?
CDC estimates 24.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 20.9% and 27.5%, against 28.8% across New York and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Munsey Park?
North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset, 2.0 miles in a straight line from Munsey Park’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in Munsey Park have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 2.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 2–3.3%), against 7.9% across New York.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Munsey Park more than anything measured there. Even at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade stays A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Munsey Park.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.