Photo: User:DanTD · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Ronkonkoma residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Ronkonkoma, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Ronkonkoma. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ronkonkoma
Fewer Ronkonkoma adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below New York. 1 in 9 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Stroke and diabetes are less common in Ronkonkoma
Ronkonkoma runs below New York on four chronic conditions, most of all stroke (2.6% vs 3.4%), diabetes (8.9% vs 11.5%) and heart disease (5.1% vs 6.1%). A young population is part of it: only 14% of residents are 65 or older (New York 18%). Conditions ↓
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 Ronkonkoma’s likely range.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8.3% of Ronkonkoma adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Out of every 100 Ronkonkoma adults…
Ronkonkoma runs below NY on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Ronkonkoma
No hospital or community health center in Ronkonkoma 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 Ronkonkoma; ≈ 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.
5.6 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Ronkonkoma adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
How Ronkonkoma adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Ronkonkoma does better than New York.
3 in 10 Ronkonkoma 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.
Ronkonkoma 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Islip | A− | 30.3% | 9.8% | 9.8% | ZIP codes |
| Lake Ronkonkoma | — | — | — | — | |
| Islandia | A− | 29% | 11.2% | 8.7% | CDC place |
| Brookhaven | A− | 29.8% | 9.7% | 10.3% | ZIP codes |
| Bohemia | — | — | — | — | |
| Smithtown | A | 27% | 8.8% | 8.1% | ZIP codes |
| Hauppauge | — | — | — | — | |
| Holbrook | — | — | — | — |
Lake Ronkonkoma, Bohemia, Hauppauge and Holbrook: 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 Ronkonkoma adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Ronkonkoma
Why doesn’t Ronkonkoma have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Ronkonkoma.
What hospital is closest to Ronkonkoma?
St. Catherine of Siena Hospital in Smithtown, 6.6 miles in a straight line from Ronkonkoma’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 Ronkonkoma?
10 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Ronkonkoma Health Center in Ronkonkoma, 1.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Ronkonkoma.
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.