Where North Massapequa residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for North Massapequa, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for North Massapequa. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in North Massapequa
North Massapequa keeps up with checkups
It beats New York on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (71.4% vs 63.5%) and cholesterol checks (91.5% vs 89.2%). Checkups ↓
Cancer runs high in North Massapequa
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.7%), vs 7.7% across New York. Conditions ↓
North Massapequa is an active town
Only 19.8% 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 Massapequa’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of North Massapequa adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
Out of every 100 North Massapequa adults…
North Massapequa runs below NY on 6 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
4.6 miles of trails across 9 parks and preserves
Care in and near North Massapequa
No hospital or community health center in North Massapequa 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 Massapequa; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How North Massapequa adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, North Massapequa does better than New York.
3 in 10 North Massapequa 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.
5.7% of North Massapequa adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
North Massapequa 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hempstead | A | 29.3% | 9.7% | 8.8% | ZIP codes |
| Oyster Bay | A+ | 26% | 9.1% | 7.5% | ZIP codes |
| North Wantagh | — | — | — | — | |
| Massapequa Park | A+ | 27.8% | 8.3% | 8.3% | CDC place |
| South Farmingdale | — | — | — | — | |
| Levittown | — | — | — | — | |
| Plainedge | — | — | — | — | |
| Massapequa | — | — | — | — |
North Wantagh, South Farmingdale, Levittown, Plainedge and Massapequa: 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 Massapequa adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in North Massapequa
Why doesn’t North Massapequa 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 Massapequa.
What hospital is closest to North Massapequa?
Chsli St. Joseph Hospital in Bethpage, 1.7 miles in a straight line from North Massapequa’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near North Massapequa?
12 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Charles Evans Center Seaford in Seaford, 2.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in North Massapequa.
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.