Where North Sea residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for North Sea, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for North Sea. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in North Sea
North Sea is older than New York, yet healthier on chronic conditions
North Sea runs below New York on diabetes (8.8% vs 11.5%), COPD (4.7% vs 6%) and stroke (2.7% vs 3.4%). That’s despite an older population: 26% of residents are 65 or older (New York 18%). Conditions ↓
Cancer runs high in North Sea
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.3%), vs 7.7% across New York. Age is part of it: 26% of residents are 65 or older (New York 18%), and cancer is more common later in life. Conditions ↓
North Sea keeps up with checkups
It beats New York on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (72.9% vs 63.5%) and cholesterol checks (92.6% vs 89.2%). 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 Sea’s likely range.
Out of every 100 North Sea adults…
North Sea runs below NY on 4 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
North Sea is an older town: 26% of residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across New York. Cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in North Sea as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of North Sea adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
Care in and near North Sea
No hospital or community health center in North Sea 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 Sea; ≈ 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.
27 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves
How North Sea adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, North Sea does better than New York.
1 in 4 North Sea 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.
5.6% of North Sea adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
North Sea 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water Mill | — | — | — | — | |
| Tuckahoe | — | — | — | — | |
| Southampton | A+ | 26.9% | 9.5% | 6.4% | CDC place |
| Noyack | — | — | — | — |
Water Mill, Tuckahoe and Noyack: 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 Sea adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in North Sea
Why doesn’t North Sea 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 Sea.
What hospital is closest to North Sea?
Peconic Bay Medical Center in Riverhead, 12.5 miles in a straight line from North Sea’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near North Sea?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Sun River Health Kraus Family Health Center of the Hamptons in Southampton, 3.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in North Sea.
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.