Photo: CaptJayRuffins · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Oceanside residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Oceanside, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Oceanside. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Oceanside
Oceanside keeps up with checkups
It beats New York on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (70.9% vs 63.5%) and cholesterol checks (91.7% vs 89.2%). Checkups ↓
Cancer runs high in Oceanside
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.7%), vs 7.7% across New York. Conditions ↓
Oceanside adults report less loneliness
Loneliness (30.4% vs 34.2%), lack of emotional support (22.7% vs 26.4%) and depression (14.9% vs 17.5%) 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 Oceanside’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Oceanside adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
How Oceanside adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Oceanside does better than New York.
3 in 10 Oceanside 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.
Out of every 100 Oceanside adults…
Oceanside runs below NY on 6 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Oceanside
1 hospital and 1 community health center in Oceanside, 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 Oceanside; ≈ 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.
2.9 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.
6.2% of Oceanside adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Oceanside 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baldwin | — | — | — | — | |
| Rockville Centre | A+ | 27.7% | 8.6% | 7.5% | CDC place |
| Barnum Island | — | — | — | — | |
| East Rockaway | A | 28.7% | 9.1% | 9.2% | CDC place |
| Bay Park | — | — | — | — |
Baldwin, Barnum Island and Bay Park: 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 Oceanside adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Oceanside
Why doesn’t Oceanside have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Oceanside.
What hospital is closest to Oceanside?
Mount Sinai South Nassau in Oceanside, 0.1 miles in a straight line from Oceanside’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 Oceanside?
22 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Harmony Healthcare Long Island at Oceanside in Oceanside, 0.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Oceanside.
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.