Photo: AITFFan1 · CC BY-SA 4.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Old Westbury is healthier than 44%
Old Westbury beats New York on 20 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Old Westbury. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Old Westbury
Against towns with similar incomes, Old Westbury’s lead shrinks
Old Westbury is healthier than 98% of U.S. towns, but 44% of the 436 towns with similar household incomes ($188K–$313K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
COPD and stroke are less common in Old Westbury
Old Westbury runs below New York on eight chronic conditions, most of all COPD (3.3% vs 6%), stroke (2.1% vs 3.4%) and diabetes (7.7% vs 11.5%). Conditions ↓
Few Old Westbury adults smoke
5.7% of adults smoke cigarettes, vs 11.3% across New York. Habits ↓
Old Westbury is an active town
Only 19.1% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 25.9% across New York. The town has 13 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve. Habits ↓
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 Westbury’s likely range.
What’s behind Old Westbury’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Old Westbury is healthier than 98% of U.S. towns, #38 of 755 in New York. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is smoking (fewer adults who smoke than almost every town); the weakest is no exercise, still better than 87%.
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Old Westbury’s median household income is $250,001; among the 436 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($188K–$313K), it’s healthier than 44%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Old Westbury adults…
Old Westbury runs below NY on 9 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.
13 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Old Westbury
1 community health center in Old Westbury, 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 Old Westbury; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Old Westbury adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
How Old Westbury adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Old Westbury does better than New York.
1 in 3 Old Westbury 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.
6.8% of Old Westbury adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Old Westbury and the towns around it
Old Westbury’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 7 graded towns around it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Westbury | A+ | 23.7% | 7.7% | 5.7% | CDC place |
| East Hills | A+ | 24.7% | 7.8% | 6% | CDC place |
| Brookville | A+ | 21.7% | 5.7% | 5.3% | CDC place |
| Westbury | A | 29.9% | 10.5% | 8.4% | CDC place |
| Roslyn Heights | — | — | — | — | |
| Jericho | — | — | — | — | |
| New Cassel | — | — | — | — | |
| Oyster Bay | A+ | 26% | 9.1% | 7.5% | ZIP codes |
Roslyn Heights, Jericho and New Cassel: 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 Westbury adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Old Westbury
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Old Westbury is better than New York on 20 and worse on 0; on the rest, the New York figure falls inside Old Westbury’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Old Westbury | NY | U.S. | vs NY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 11.4%9.8–13 | 18.1% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 9%7.9–10.1 | 12.8% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.2%12.6–15.9 | 15% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 23.7%20.6–26.9 | 28.8% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 7.7%6.7–8.8 | 11.5% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 26.5%24.1–28.9 | 32.6% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.9%33.3–38.4 | 37.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 18.4%16.6–20.2 | 24% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 9.8%8.7–10.9 | 10.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.3%6.6–7.9 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.2%3.7–4.7 | 6.1% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 3.3%2.8–3.9 | 6% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.1%1.9–2.3 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 4.1%3.3–5 | 12.8% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 5.7%4.7–6.9 | 11.3% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 19.1%16.4–22 | 25.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 15.1%13.1–17.1 | 16.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.5%35–42 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 4.3%3.5–5.1 | 7.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 82%79.7–84.1 | 80.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 74.9%72.5–77.2 | 63.5% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89%87.5–90.3 | 89.2% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.7%74.5–78.8 | 77.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 73%69.6–76.1 | 66.8% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.3%73–82.8 | 78.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 13.6%11.8–15.5 | 17.5% | 20.6% | Better |
| Feel lonely | 33.9%30.1–37.5 | 34.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25.2%22.1–28.4 | 26.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 10.7%8.5–13 | 17.2% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.2%7.5–11 | 14.5% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.8%4–5.7 | 8.2% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.9%5.7–8.1 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 6.8%5.1–8.6 | 14.1% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 21.2%18.6–23.9 | 27.2% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 7.5%6.4–8.7 | 13.4% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 9.9%8.5–11.3 | 12.1% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 4.3%3.8–4.9 | 5.6% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.2%2.8–3.6 | 5.2% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.6%4.8–6.3 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 1.9%1.7–2.2 | 3.8% | 3.8% | Lower |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the New York figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Old Westbury
Is Old Westbury a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Old Westbury is healthier than 98% of U.S. towns: A+ for health, #38 of 755 in New York. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Old Westbury?
CDC estimates 23.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 20.6% and 26.9%, against 28.8% across New York and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Old Westbury?
Nassau University Medical Center in East Meadow, 4.8 miles in a straight line from Old Westbury’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
How many people in Old Westbury have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 4.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 3.5–5.1%), against 7.9% across New York.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Old Westbury more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from A to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Old Westbury.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.