On CDC estimates, North Haven is healthier than 97% of U.S. towns
North Haven differs from New York on 22 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 19 better, 3 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for North Haven. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in North Haven
Cancer and arthritis run high in North Haven
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12.1%), vs 7.7% across New York. 3 in 10 adults have arthritis (27.7%), vs 24% across New York. In all, North Haven runs above New York on three of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 38% of residents are 65 or older (New York 18%), and cancer and arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
North Haven keeps up with checkups
It beats New York on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (84.9% vs 80.8%) and dentist visits (76.4% vs 63.5%). Checkups ↓
North Haven is an active town
Only 18.4% 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 North Haven’s likely range.
What’s behind North Haven’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, North Haven is healthier than 97% of U.S. towns. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is mental distress (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than almost every town); the weakest is diabetes, still better than 88%.
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). North Haven’s median household income is $154,653; among the 2,469 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($116K–$193K), it’s healthier than 86%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 North Haven adults…
North Haven runs below NY on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
North Haven is an older town: 38% of residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across New York. Arthritis and cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in North Haven as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of North Haven adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
0.4 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near North Haven
No hospital or community health center in North Haven 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 Haven; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How North Haven adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, North Haven does better than New York.
1 in 4 North Haven 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 North Haven adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
North Haven 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Haven | A+ | 26.5% | 9.3% | 6.9% | CDC place |
| Noyack | — | — | — | — |
Noyack: 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 North Haven adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for North Haven
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, North Haven is better than New York on 19 and worse on 3; on the rest, the New York figure falls inside North Haven’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | North Haven | NY | U.S. | vs NY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 11.9%9.5–14.9 | 18.1% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 10.5%8.8–12.5 | 12.8% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.4%9.8–13.2 | 15% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 26.5%23–30.1 | 28.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 9.3%7.9–10.9 | 11.5% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 34.1%31–37.2 | 32.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 43.5%40.4–46.6 | 37.7% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 27.7%25–30.5 | 24% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 9.8%8.7–11 | 10.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 12.1%10.9–13.4 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.4%5.5–7.5 | 6.1% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 5%3.8–6.5 | 6% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3%2.5–3.6 | 3.4% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 11%9.3–13 | 12.8% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 6.9%4.8–9.5 | 11.3% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 18.4%14.9–22.4 | 25.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 15.6%13.6–17.8 | 16.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 32.5%29.5–35.6 | 37.9% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 3.3%2.3–4.6 | 7.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 84.9%82.8–86.8 | 80.8% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 76.4%74.4–78.5 | 63.5% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 93.8%92.6–94.9 | 89.2% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 81.1%78.4–83.6 | 77.2% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 70.4%67.5–73.3 | 66.8% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 82.6%78.4–86.2 | 78.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 15.3%13.4–17.5 | 17.5% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 24.7%21.1–28.1 | 34.2% | 32.5% | Better |
| Lack social and emotional support | 17.9%14.8–21.1 | 26.4% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 6.1%4.2–8.3 | 17.2% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 5.6%4.1–7.2 | 14.5% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 3.4%2.6–4.3 | 8.2% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 3.7%2.9–4.7 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 4.6%2.9–6.5 | 14.1% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 22.7%19.3–26.7 | 27.2% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10.8%8.7–13.5 | 13.4% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 8%6.5–9.8 | 12.1% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.1%5.2–7.1 | 5.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3%2.5–3.7 | 5.2% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5%4–6.2 | 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 North Haven
Is North Haven a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, North Haven is healthier than 97% of U.S. towns: A+ for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 86%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in North Haven?
CDC estimates 26.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 23% and 30.1%, against 28.8% across New York and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to North Haven?
Peconic Bay Medical Center in Riverhead, 18.6 miles in a straight line from North Haven’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in North Haven have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 3.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 2.3–4.6%), 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 North Haven 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 North Haven.
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.