Where Northwest Harbor residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Northwest Harbor, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Northwest Harbor. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Northwest Harbor
Cancer and heart disease run high in Northwest Harbor
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.6%), vs 7.7% across New York. 1 in 14 adults have heart disease (7.2%), vs 6.1% across New York. In all, Northwest Harbor runs above New York on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 23 miles from Northwest Harbor
The closest emergency room is Peconic Bay Medical Center in Riverhead, 23 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Sun River Health is closer (9.6 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Northwest Harbor keeps up with checkups
It beats New York on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (83.6% vs 80.8%) and dentist visits (66.4% vs 63.5%). Checkups ↓
Northwest Harbor adults report less loneliness
Loneliness (26.1% vs 34.2%), frequent mental distress (13.1% vs 15%) and lack of emotional support (19.9% vs 26.4%) all run below New York. Mind & connection ↓
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 Northwest Harbor’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Northwest Harbor adults…
Northwest Harbor runs below NY on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 5. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Northwest Harbor
No hospital or community health center in Northwest Harbor 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 Northwest Harbor; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Northwest Harbor adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
How Northwest Harbor adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Northwest Harbor does better than New York.
1 in 4 Northwest Harbor 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.
Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
32 miles of trails across 6 parks and preserves
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
9.9% of Northwest Harbor adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Northwest Harbor 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Hampton North | — | — | — | — | |
| Springs | — | — | — | — | |
| Wainscott | — | — | — | — | |
| Sag Harbor | A | 27.8% | 9.8% | 7.1% | CDC place |
| East Hampton | A | 29.5% | 10.2% | 8.7% | ZIP codes |
| Shelter Island | A− | 29.5% | 11.9% | 9.9% | ZIP codes |
| Shelter Island | — | — | — | — | |
| Southampton | A | 29.5% | 10.4% | 9.1% | ZIP codes |
East Hampton North, Springs and Shelter Island: Census-designated places inside larger towns, graded as part of them. Wainscott: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Northwest Harbor adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Northwest Harbor
Why doesn’t Northwest Harbor have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Northwest Harbor.
What hospital is closest to Northwest Harbor?
Peconic Bay Medical Center in Riverhead, 23.0 miles in a straight line from Northwest Harbor’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 Northwest Harbor?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Sun River Health Greenport in Greenport, 9.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Northwest Harbor.
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.