Where North Bellport residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for North Bellport, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for North Bellport. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in North Bellport
Making ends meet is harder in North Bellport
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (21.6%), vs 17.2% across New York. Housing insecurity (19.4% vs 14.5%) and utility shut-off threats (10.6% vs 8.2%) are higher too. Everyday needs ↓
North Bellport is behind on routine checkups
It trails New York on three of five routine checkups and screenings: dentist visits (54.5% vs 63.5%), cholesterol checks (87.6% vs 89.2%) and colon screening (59.2% vs 66.8%). Checkups ↓
1 in 9 working-age adults in North Bellport has no health insurance
11.4% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 7.9% across New York. Checkups ↓
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 North Bellport’s likely range.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
17.2% of North Bellport adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Keeping up with care
Share of North Bellport adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
Out of every 100 North Bellport adults…
North Bellport runs below NY on 6 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 11% of North Bellport residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across New York. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near North Bellport
No hospital or community health center in North Bellport 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 North Bellport; ≈ 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.
5.7 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
How North Bellport adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, North Bellport runs above New York.
1 in 3 North Bellport 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.
North Bellport 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yaphank | — | — | — | — | |
| Brookhaven | — | — | — | — | |
| East Patchogue | — | — | — | — | |
| Bellport | A+ | 26.7% | 9.4% | 6.8% | CDC place |
| Medford | — | — | — | — |
Yaphank, Brookhaven, East Patchogue and Medford: 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 North Bellport adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in North Bellport
Why doesn’t North Bellport have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for North Bellport.
What hospital is closest to North Bellport?
Long Island Community Hospital in Patchogue, 1.8 miles in a straight line from North Bellport’s 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 North Bellport?
6 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Sun River Health Shirley in Shirley, 3.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in North Bellport.
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.