Photo: Iracaz · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Rocky Point residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Rocky Point, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Rocky Point. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Rocky Point
Binge drinking is the habit Rocky Point doesn’t win on
18.9% of adults binge drink, vs 16.3% across New York, even though more of them exercise. Habits ↓
Diabetes and stroke are less common in Rocky Point
Rocky Point runs below New York on four chronic conditions, most of all diabetes (8% vs 11.5%), stroke (2.4% vs 3.4%) and heart disease (4.7% vs 6.1%). A young population is part of it: only 13% of residents are 65 or older (New York 18%). Conditions ↓
Fewer Rocky Point 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 ↓
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 Rocky Point’s likely range.
Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
57 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Rocky Point adults…
Rocky Point runs below NY on 6 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.
7.5% of Rocky Point adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Care in and near Rocky Point
No hospital or community health center in Rocky Point 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 Rocky Point; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Rocky Point adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
How Rocky Point adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Rocky Point does better than New York.
3 in 10 Rocky Point 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.
Rocky Point 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sound Beach | — | — | — | — | |
| Shoreham | — | — | — | — | |
| Middle Island | — | — | — | — | |
| Ridge | — | — | — | — | |
| Miller Place | — | — | — | — | |
| East Shoreham | — | — | — | — |
Sound Beach, Middle Island, Ridge, Miller Place and East Shoreham: Census-designated places inside larger towns, graded as part of them. Shoreham: 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 Rocky Point adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Rocky Point
Why doesn’t Rocky Point have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Rocky Point.
What hospital is closest to Rocky Point?
St. Charles Hospital in Port Jefferson, 6.5 miles in a straight line from Rocky Point’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 Rocky Point?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Sun River Health Elsie Owens Health Center in Coram, 5.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Rocky Point.
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.