Photo: Quintin Soloviev · CC BY 4.0Where Napeague residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Napeague, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Napeague. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Napeague
Cancer and arthritis run high in Napeague
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12.5%), vs 7.7% across New York. 3 in 10 adults have arthritis (28.5%), vs 24% across New York. In all, Napeague runs above New York on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Napeague keeps up with checkups
It beats New York on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (85.4% vs 80.8%) and dentist visits (75% vs 63.5%). Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 23 miles from Napeague
The closest emergency room is Lawrence & Memorial Hospital in New London, 23.4 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Sun River Health is closer (17.1 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Napeague adults report less loneliness
Loneliness (24.7% vs 34.2%), frequent mental distress (11.3% vs 15%), lack of emotional support (19.1% vs 26.4%) and depression (14.6% vs 17.5%) 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 Napeague’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Napeague adults…
Napeague runs below NY on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 4. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Napeague adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
How Napeague adults are doing
On 4 of 4 measures, Napeague does better than New York.
1 in 4 Napeague 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 Napeague
No hospital or community health center in Napeague 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 Napeague; ≈ 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.
9.4 miles of trails across 2 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.
5.1% of Napeague adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Napeague 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amagansett | — | — | — | — | |
| Montauk | — | — | — | — |
Amagansett: fewer than 1,000 residents. Montauk: 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 Napeague adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Napeague
Why doesn’t Napeague have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Napeague.
What hospital is closest to Napeague?
Lawrence & Memorial Hospital in New London, 23.4 miles in a straight line from Napeague’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 Napeague.
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.