Where North Valley Stream residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for North Valley Stream, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for North Valley Stream. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in North Valley Stream
North Valley Stream keeps up with checkups
It beats New York on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (83.8% vs 80.8%) and cholesterol checks (91.7% vs 89.2%). Checkups ↓
North Valley Stream sleeps less
46.5% of adults sleep under 7 hours a night, vs 37.9% across New York. Habits ↓
Depression and COPD are less common in North Valley Stream
North Valley Stream runs below New York on depression (11.5% vs 17.5%), COPD (4.3% vs 6%) and heart disease (5% vs 6.1%). Conditions ↓
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 Valley Stream’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of North Valley Stream adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
Out of every 100 North Valley Stream adults…
North Valley Stream runs below NY on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
2.9 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
Care in and near North Valley Stream
No hospital or community health center in North Valley Stream 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 Valley Stream; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How North Valley Stream adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, North Valley Stream runs above New York.
1 in 3 North Valley Stream 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.
10.8% of North Valley Stream adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
North Valley Stream 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Stream | A− | 30% | 10.6% | 9.1% | CDC place |
| Elmont | — | — | — | — | |
| Malverne | A | 28.1% | 9.5% | 8.1% | CDC place |
| New York | B+ | 25.1% | 11.9% | 11.4% | CDC place |
| Hempstead | A | 29.3% | 9.7% | 8.8% | ZIP codes |
| Franklin Square | — | — | — | — |
Elmont and Franklin Square: 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 Valley Stream adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in North Valley Stream
Why doesn’t North Valley Stream 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 Valley Stream.
What hospital is closest to North Valley Stream?
Mercy Medical Center in Rockville Centre, 3.9 miles in a straight line from North Valley Stream’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near North Valley Stream?
40 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Harmony Healthcare Long Island at Elmont in Elmont, 1.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in North Valley Stream.
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.