Where North Patchogue residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for North Patchogue, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for North Patchogue. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in North Patchogue
Fewer North Patchogue adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below New York. 1 in 8 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Stroke and diabetes are less common in North Patchogue
North Patchogue runs below New York on four chronic conditions, most of all stroke (2.6% vs 3.4%), diabetes (9% vs 11.5%) and heart disease (5.1% vs 6.1%). A young population is part of it: only 12% of residents are 65 or older (New York 18%). Conditions ↓
North Patchogue has a community health center but no hospital
Sun River Health is in town and charges on a sliding scale by income. The nearest ER is Long Island Community Hospital in Patchogue, 2.4 miles away. Getting care ↓
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 Patchogue’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.
9.2% of North Patchogue adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Out of every 100 North Patchogue adults…
North Patchogue runs below NY on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 12% of North Patchogue residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across New York. Heart disease, COPD and stroke run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near North Patchogue
1 community health center in North Patchogue, 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 Patchogue; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of North Patchogue adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
How North Patchogue adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, North Patchogue does better than New York.
3 in 10 North Patchogue 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 Patchogue 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holtsville | — | — | — | — | |
| Patchogue | A− | 31.2% | 9.4% | 10.6% | CDC place |
| East Patchogue | — | — | — | — | |
| Blue Point | — | — | — | — | |
| Islip | A− | 30.3% | 9.8% | 9.8% | ZIP codes |
| Brookhaven | A− | 29.8% | 9.7% | 10.3% | ZIP codes |
| Holbrook | — | — | — | — |
Holtsville, East Patchogue, Blue Point and Holbrook: 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 Patchogue adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in North Patchogue
Why doesn’t North Patchogue 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 Patchogue.
What hospital is closest to North Patchogue?
Long Island Community Hospital in Patchogue, 2.4 miles in a straight line from North Patchogue’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 Patchogue?
6 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Sun River Health Patchogue in Patchogue, 0.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in North Patchogue.
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.