On CDC estimates, Nissequogue is healthier than 97% of U.S. towns
Nissequogue differs from New York on 21 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 19 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Nissequogue. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Nissequogue
Nissequogue keeps up with checkups
It beats New York on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (83.6% vs 80.8%) and dentist visits (74.9% vs 63.5%). Checkups ↓
Cancer runs high in Nissequogue
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11%), vs 7.7% across New York. Conditions ↓
Against towns with similar incomes, Nissequogue’s lead shrinks
Nissequogue is healthier than 97% of U.S. towns, but 76% of the 1,616 towns with similar household incomes ($129K–$216K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Nissequogue is an active town
Only 18.2% 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 Nissequogue’s likely range.
What’s behind Nissequogue’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Nissequogue is healthier than 97% of U.S. towns. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is smoking (fewer adults who smoke than 97% of towns); the weakest is no exercise, still better than 91%.
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). Nissequogue’s median household income is $172,500; among the 1,616 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($129K–$216K), it’s healthier than 76%, about where its income would put it.
Keeping up with care
Share of Nissequogue adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
Out of every 100 Nissequogue adults…
Nissequogue runs below NY on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
9 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves
Care in and near Nissequogue
No hospital or community health center in Nissequogue 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 Nissequogue; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How Nissequogue adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Nissequogue does better than New York.
1 in 4 Nissequogue 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.
4.6% of Nissequogue adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Nissequogue 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nissequogue | A+ | 26.5% | 8.9% | 7.3% | CDC place |
| Smithtown | — | — | — | — | |
| Kings Park | — | — | — | — | |
| Head of the Harbor | A+ | 26.5% | 8.4% | 7.1% | CDC place |
Smithtown and Kings Park: 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 Nissequogue adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Nissequogue
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Nissequogue is better than New York on 19 and worse on 2; on the rest, the New York figure falls inside Nissequogue’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Nissequogue | NY | U.S. | vs NY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 11.9%9.6–14.8 | 18.1% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 10.6%8.9–12.7 | 12.8% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.5%10.8–14.5 | 15% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 26.5%23.1–30.4 | 28.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 8.9%7.5–10.5 | 11.5% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 32.2%29.3–35.4 | 32.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 41.9%39–45.1 | 37.7% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 26.2%23.5–29 | 24% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10%8.9–11.4 | 10.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 11%10–12.1 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.9%5.1–6.9 | 6.1% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 5%3.8–6.4 | 6% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 2.8%2.4–3.4 | 3.4% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 6%4.9–7.3 | 12.8% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 7.3%5.3–9.8 | 11.3% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 18.2%14.9–22.3 | 25.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 16.8%14.6–19.2 | 16.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33.8%30.8–37.1 | 37.9% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 3.4%2.5–4.7 | 7.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 83.6%81.4–85.8 | 80.8% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 74.9%72.7–77.1 | 63.5% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 92.7%91.1–93.9 | 89.2% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.7%77–82.4 | 77.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 73.5%70.5–76.4 | 66.8% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 80.2%75.7–84.4 | 78.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 16%13.9–18.3 | 17.5% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 26.2%22.6–30.1 | 34.2% | 32.5% | Better |
| Lack social and emotional support | 19.1%16.2–22.6 | 26.4% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 6.5%4.7–9 | 17.2% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 6.1%4.8–8 | 14.5% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 3.6%2.9–4.5 | 8.2% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 4.1%3.3–5.2 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 4.6%3.2–6.7 | 14.1% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 22.7%19.2–26.9 | 27.2% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10.4%8.4–12.9 | 13.4% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 8.8%7.2–10.8 | 12.1% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.6%4.8–6.5 | 5.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3%2.4–3.6 | 5.2% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.1%4.2–6.4 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.5%2–3.1 | 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 Nissequogue
Is Nissequogue a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Nissequogue is healthier than 97% of U.S. towns: A+ for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 76%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Nissequogue?
CDC estimates 26.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 23.1% and 30.4%, against 28.8% across New York and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Nissequogue?
St. Catherine of Siena Hospital in Smithtown, 3.2 miles in a straight line from Nissequogue’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in Nissequogue have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 3.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 2.5–4.7%), 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 Nissequogue more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from A− to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Nissequogue.
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.