Where Orient residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Orient, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Orient. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Orient
Cancer, arthritis and heart disease run high in Orient
1 in 7 adults have had cancer (14.3%), about twice the New York rate. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (32.5%), vs 24% across New York. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.8%, vs 6.1% across New York. In all, Orient runs above New York on five of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 45% of residents are 65 or older (New York 18%), and cancer, arthritis and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Orient, and more people treating it
38.6% of adults have high blood pressure (New York 32.6%), but 83.8% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.2% statewide. Checkups ↓
Orient keeps up with checkups
It beats New York on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (86.5% vs 80.8%) and dentist visits (75.7% vs 63.5%). Checkups ↓
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 Orient’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Orient adults…
Orient runs below NY on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 5. Tap one to see it as people.
Orient is an older town: 45% of residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across New York. Heart disease, arthritis and cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Orient as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Orient adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
Care in and near Orient
No hospital or community health center in Orient 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 Orient; ≈ 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.
5.9 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
How Orient adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Orient does better than New York.
1 in 4 Orient 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.
5% of Orient adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Orient 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 Marion | — | — | — | — |
East Marion: a Census-designated place inside a larger town, graded as part of it. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Orient adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Orient
Why doesn’t Orient have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Orient.
What hospital is closest to Orient?
Lawrence & Memorial Hospital in New London, 16.0 miles in a straight line from Orient’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 Orient?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Sun River Health Greenport in Greenport, 5.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Orient.
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.