Photo: Sullynyflhi · Public domainWhere Old Bethpage residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Old Bethpage, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Old Bethpage. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Old Bethpage
Cancer runs high in Old Bethpage
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (11.8%), vs 7.7% across New York. Conditions ↓
Old Bethpage keeps up with checkups
It beats New York on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (84.4% vs 80.8%) and dentist visits (76.2% vs 63.5%). Checkups ↓
Old Bethpage adults report less loneliness
Loneliness (27.6% vs 34.2%), frequent mental distress (11.3% vs 15%), lack of emotional support (19.8% vs 26.4%) and depression (13.7% 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 Old Bethpage’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Old Bethpage adults…
Old Bethpage runs below NY on 6 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Old Bethpage adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
How Old Bethpage adults are doing
On 4 of 4 measures, Old Bethpage does better than New York.
3 in 10 Old Bethpage 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.
Care in and near Old Bethpage
No hospital or community health center in Old Bethpage 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 Old Bethpage; ≈ 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.
41 miles of trails across 10 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.
3.8% of Old Bethpage adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Old Bethpage 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethpage | — | — | — | — | |
| Farmingdale | A | 27.5% | 8.7% | 8% | CDC place |
| Plainview | — | — | — | — | |
| Oyster Bay | A+ | 26% | 9.1% | 7.5% | ZIP codes |
| Babylon | A− | 30.7% | 9.9% | 10.1% | ZIP codes |
| Huntington | A+ | 27% | 9% | 7.5% | ZIP codes |
| Melville | — | — | — | — |
Bethpage, Plainview and Melville: 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 Old Bethpage adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Old Bethpage
Why doesn’t Old Bethpage have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Old Bethpage.
What hospital is closest to Old Bethpage?
Plainview Hospital in Plainview, 1.9 miles in a straight line from Old Bethpage’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 Old Bethpage?
12 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Charles Evans Center in Bethpage, 2.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Old Bethpage.
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.