Where Poquott residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Poquott, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Poquott. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Poquott
Poquott 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 (76.2% vs 63.5%). Checkups ↓
Poquott is an active town
Only 17.5% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 25.9% across New York. Habits ↓
Few Poquott adults smoke
6.4% of adults smoke cigarettes, vs 11.3% 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 Poquott’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Poquott adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
Out of every 100 Poquott adults…
Poquott runs below NY on 5 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Poquott
No hospital or community health center in Poquott 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 Poquott; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How Poquott adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Poquott does better than New York.
1 in 4 Poquott 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.
4.5% of Poquott adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Poquott 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 Setauket | — | — | — | — | |
| Setauket | — | — | — | — |
East Setauket and Setauket: 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 Poquott adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Poquott
Why doesn’t Poquott have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Poquott.
What hospital is closest to Poquott?
John T Mather Memorial Hospital of Port Jefferson in Port Jefferson, 1.3 miles in a straight line from Poquott’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Poquott?
5 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Lish at Port Jefferson Station in Port Jefferson Station, 2.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Poquott.
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.