Where Plainview residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Plainview, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Plainview. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Plainview
Plainview keeps up with checkups
It beats New York on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (83.2% vs 80.8%) and dentist visits (75.4% vs 63.5%). Checkups ↓
Plainview adults report less loneliness
Loneliness (28.9% vs 34.2%), frequent mental distress (11.4% vs 15%), lack of emotional support (21.8% vs 26.4%) and depression (13.1% vs 17.5%) all run below New York. Mind & connection ↓
COPD and stroke are less common in Plainview
Plainview runs below New York on six chronic conditions, most of all COPD (4% vs 6%), stroke (2.5% vs 3.4%) and diabetes (8.5% vs 11.5%). Conditions ↓
Plainview has a top-rated hospital
Plainview Hospital is rated 4 of 5 stars by Medicare and has an emergency room. Getting care ↓
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 Plainview’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Plainview adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
How Plainview adults are doing
On 4 of 4 measures, Plainview does better than New York.
3 in 10 Plainview 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.
Out of every 100 Plainview adults…
Plainview runs below NY on 8 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Plainview
1 hospital in Plainview, 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 Plainview; ≈ 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.
12 miles of trails across 27 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.
4.2% of Plainview adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Plainview 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 | — | — | — | — | |
| Woodbury | — | — | — | — | |
| Old Bethpage | — | — | — | — | |
| Melville | — | — | — | — | |
| Huntington | A+ | 27% | 9% | 7.5% | ZIP codes |
| Oyster Bay | A+ | 26% | 9.1% | 7.5% | ZIP codes |
| Syosset | — | — | — | — |
Bethpage, Woodbury, Old Bethpage, Melville and Syosset: 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 Plainview adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Plainview
Why doesn’t Plainview have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Plainview.
What hospital is closest to Plainview?
Plainview Hospital in Plainview, 0.6 miles in a straight line from Plainview’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 Plainview?
11 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Charles Evans Center in Bethpage, 1.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Plainview.
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.