Where Peconic residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Peconic, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Peconic. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Peconic
Cancer and arthritis run high in Peconic
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.7%), vs 7.7% across New York. 3 in 10 adults have arthritis (28.8%), vs 24% across New York. In all, Peconic runs above New York on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Peconic keeps up with checkups
It beats New York on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (83.7% vs 80.8%) and dentist visits (69.7% vs 63.5%). Checkups ↓
Peconic adults report less loneliness
Loneliness (27.1% vs 34.2%), frequent mental distress (13% vs 15%) and lack of emotional support (21.1% 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 Peconic’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Peconic adults…
Peconic runs below NY on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Peconic adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
How Peconic adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Peconic does better than New York.
1 in 4 Peconic 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 Peconic
No hospital or community health center in Peconic 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 Peconic; ≈ 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.
1.9 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
6.4% of Peconic adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Peconic 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Peconic adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Peconic
Why doesn’t Peconic have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Peconic.
What hospital is closest to Peconic?
Peconic Bay Medical Center in Riverhead, 12.3 miles in a straight line from Peconic’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 Peconic?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Sun River Health Greenport in Greenport, 6.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Peconic.
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.