Where Plainedge residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Plainedge, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Plainedge. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Plainedge
Stroke and diabetes are less common in Plainedge
Plainedge runs below New York on four chronic conditions, most of all stroke (2.5% vs 3.4%), diabetes (8.5% vs 11.5%) and COPD (4.8% vs 6%). Conditions ↓
Fewer Plainedge adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below New York. 1 in 10 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Plainedge is an active town
Only 21.4% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 25.9% across New York. 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 Plainedge’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Plainedge adults…
Plainedge runs below NY on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
6.9% of Plainedge adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
0.8 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves
Care in and near Plainedge
1 hospital in Plainedge, 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 Plainedge; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Plainedge adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
How Plainedge adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Plainedge does better than New York.
1 in 3 Plainedge 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.
Plainedge 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hempstead | A | 29.3% | 9.7% | 8.8% | ZIP codes |
| Oyster Bay | A+ | 26% | 9.1% | 7.5% | ZIP codes |
| Levittown | — | — | — | — | |
| Bethpage | — | — | — | — | |
| North Massapequa | — | — | — | — | |
| South Farmingdale | — | — | — | — | |
| Farmingdale | A | 27.5% | 8.7% | 8% | CDC place |
Levittown, Bethpage, North Massapequa and South Farmingdale: 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 Plainedge adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Plainedge
Why doesn’t Plainedge have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Plainedge.
What hospital is closest to Plainedge?
Chsli St. Joseph Hospital in Bethpage, 0.2 miles in a straight line from Plainedge’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 Plainedge?
12 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Charles Evans Center in Bethpage, 2.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Plainedge.
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.