Where Port Washington residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Port Washington, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Port Washington. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Port Washington
Port Washington keeps up with checkups
It beats New York on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (83.5% vs 80.8%) and dentist visits (75.4% vs 63.5%). Checkups ↓
Cancer runs high in Port Washington
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.6%), vs 7.7% across New York. Conditions ↓
Port Washington adults report less loneliness
Loneliness (28.3% vs 34.2%), frequent mental distress (11.2% vs 15%), lack of emotional support (20.8% vs 26.4%) and depression (13.1% vs 17.5%) 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 Port Washington’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Port Washington adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
How Port Washington adults are doing
On 4 of 4 measures, Port Washington does better than New York.
3 in 10 Port Washington 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 Port Washington adults…
Port Washington runs below NY on 7 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Port Washington
No hospital or community health center in Port Washington 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 Port Washington; ≈ 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.
2 miles of trails across 11 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.
4.4% of Port Washington adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Port Washington 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port Washington North | A+ | 24.9% | 9% | 6% | CDC place |
| Baxter Estates | A+ | 25.5% | 8.3% | 5.8% | CDC place |
| Sands Point | A+ | 24% | 8% | 5.4% | CDC place |
| Flower Hill | A+ | 23.2% | 7.9% | 5.4% | CDC place |
| Plandome Manor | — | — | — | — | |
| Manorhaven | A | 29.4% | 9.9% | 8.4% | CDC place |
| Oyster Bay | A+ | 26% | 9.1% | 7.5% | ZIP codes |
| North Hempstead | A+ | 24.8% | 9.2% | 6.8% | ZIP codes |
Plandome Manor: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Port Washington adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Port Washington
Why doesn’t Port Washington have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Port Washington.
What hospital is closest to Port Washington?
North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset, 3.7 miles in a straight line from Port Washington’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 Port Washington?
26 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Charles Evans Center - Melillo in Glen Cove, 3.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Port Washington.
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.