John Philip Sousa House · Photo: Daniel Case · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, North Hempstead as a whole is healthier than 96% of U.S. towns
North Hempstead differs from New York on 25 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 24 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 11050, 11030, 11568, 11576. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in North Hempstead
North Hempstead adults report less loneliness
Loneliness (30.5% vs 34.2%), frequent mental distress (12.1% vs 15%), lack of emotional support (23.5% vs 26.4%) and depression (13% vs 17.5%) all run below New York. Mind & connection ↓
North Hempstead has a five-star hospital
St. Francis Hospital - the Heart Center is rated 5 of 5 stars by Medicare and has an emergency room, one of two five-star hospitals in town. Getting care ↓
North Hempstead keeps up with checkups
It beats New York on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (72.4% vs 63.5%) and cholesterol checks (91.7% vs 89.2%). Checkups ↓
Few North Hempstead adults smoke
6.8% of adults smoke cigarettes, vs 11.3% 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 Hempstead’s likely range; North Hempstead’s figures come from ZIP codes 11050, 11030, 11568, 11576, which may reach past town lines.
What’s behind North Hempstead’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, North Hempstead is healthier than 96% of U.S. towns, #53 of 755 in New York. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is smoking (fewer adults who smoke than 98% of towns); the weakest is no exercise, still better than 82%.
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 Hempstead’s median household income is $158,158; among the 2,282 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($119K–$198K), it’s healthier than 82%, about where its income would put it.
At 238,982 residents, North Hempstead is graded like any town, from one citywide estimate; its rank among the 395 U.S. cities over 100,000 is the fairer comparison.
How North Hempstead adults are doing
On 4 of 4 measures, North Hempstead does better than New York.
3 in 10 North Hempstead 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 North Hempstead
2 hospitals and 1 community health center in North Hempstead, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Hempstead; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of North Hempstead 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.
25 miles of trails across 116 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 North Hempstead adults…
North Hempstead runs below NY on 8 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
5.8% of North Hempstead adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
North Hempstead and the towns around it
North Hempstead’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 6 graded towns around it.
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 Hempstead | A+ | 24.8% | 9.2% | 6.8% | ZIP codes |
| Oyster Bay | A+ | 26% | 9.1% | 7.5% | ZIP codes |
| Hempstead | A | 29.3% | 9.7% | 8.8% | ZIP codes |
| New York | B+ | 25.1% | 11.9% | 11.4% | CDC place |
| University Gardens | — | — | — | — | |
| New Cassel | — | — | — | — | |
| Jericho | — | — | — | — | |
| Garden City | A+ | 24.5% | 7.4% | 5.9% | CDC place |
University Gardens, New Cassel and Jericho: 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 Hempstead adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for North Hempstead
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, North Hempstead is better than New York on 24 and worse on 1; on the rest, the New York figure falls inside North Hempstead’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | North Hempstead | NY | U.S. | vs NY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 12.3%10.8–14 | 18.1% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 10%8.9–11.2 | 12.8% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.1%10.8–13.5 | 15% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 24.8%21.7–28 | 28.8% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 9.2%8.1–10.3 | 11.5% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 30.1%27.6–32.6 | 32.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.7%36.9–42.5 | 37.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 22.3%20.3–24.4 | 24% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.1%8.1–10.1 | 10.3% | 9.9% | Better |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9%8.3–9.8 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.2%4.6–5.7 | 6.1% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.1%3.6–4.7 | 6% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.6%2.3–2.8 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 6.1%5–7.3 | 12.8% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 6.8%5.8–8 | 11.3% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 20.4%17.9–23.1 | 25.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 14.7%12.8–16.7 | 16.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.4%34.9–41.8 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 4.7%3.9–5.6 | 7.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 82.7%80.4–84.7 | 80.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 72.4%69.9–74.7 | 63.5% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 91.7%90.6–92.7 | 89.2% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.5%78.2–82.6 | 77.2% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 70.6%67.2–73.8 | 66.8% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.6%71.2–81.4 | 78.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 13%11.3–14.8 | 17.5% | 20.6% | Better |
| Feel lonely | 30.5%27–33.8 | 34.2% | 32.5% | Better |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.5%20.6–26.3 | 26.4% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 8.9%7.4–10.4 | 17.2% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.1%6.9–9.3 | 14.5% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.2%3.6–4.9 | 8.2% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.1%4.4–5.8 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 5.8%4.8–6.9 | 14.1% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 21.5%19.1–24 | 27.2% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 9.4%8.2–10.7 | 13.4% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 8.4%7.4–9.5 | 12.1% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.3%4.7–6 | 5.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.3%3–3.7 | 5.2% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.1%4.5–5.8 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.3%2.1–2.6 | 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 Hempstead
Is North Hempstead a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, North Hempstead is healthier than 96% of U.S. towns: A+ for health, #53 of 755 in New York. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 82%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in North Hempstead?
CDC estimates 24.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 21.7% and 28%, against 28.8% across New York and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to North Hempstead?
North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset, 2.3 miles in a straight line from North Hempstead’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in North Hempstead have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 4.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 3.9–5.6%), 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 Hempstead 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 Hempstead.
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.