Photo: LINYperson615 · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Roslyn Heights residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Roslyn Heights, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Roslyn Heights. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Roslyn Heights
COPD and depression are less common in Roslyn Heights
Roslyn Heights runs below New York on seven chronic conditions, most of all COPD (3.8% vs 6%), depression (12% vs 17.5%) and stroke (2.4% vs 3.4%). Conditions ↓
Few Roslyn Heights adults smoke
6.7% of adults smoke cigarettes, vs 11.3% across New York. Habits ↓
Fewer Roslyn Heights adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below New York. 1 in 12 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 Roslyn Heights’ likely range.
Out of every 100 Roslyn Heights adults…
Roslyn Heights runs below NY on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
0.7 miles of trails across 4 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.
5.1% of Roslyn Heights adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Care in and near Roslyn Heights
No hospital or community health center in Roslyn Heights 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 Roslyn Heights; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Roslyn Heights adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
How Roslyn Heights adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Roslyn Heights does better than New York.
3 in 10 Roslyn Heights 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.
Roslyn Heights 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 Hills | A+ | 24.7% | 7.8% | 6% | CDC place |
| North Hills | A+ | 21% | 11% | 5% | CDC place |
| Old Westbury | A+ | 23.7% | 7.7% | 5.7% | CDC place |
| Roslyn | A+ | 24.7% | 10.1% | 5.5% | CDC place |
| East Williston | A+ | 24.9% | 8.1% | 6.7% | CDC place |
| Albertson | — | — | — | — | |
| Roslyn Estates | A+ | 25.5% | 8.3% | 6.4% | CDC place |
| Mineola | A | 27.3% | 9% | 8.5% | CDC place |
Albertson: a Census-designated place inside a larger town, graded as part of it. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Roslyn Heights adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Roslyn Heights
Why doesn’t Roslyn Heights have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Roslyn Heights.
What hospital is closest to Roslyn Heights?
North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset, 3.3 miles in a straight line from Roslyn Heights’ 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 Roslyn Heights?
19 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Harmony Healthcare Long Island at Westbury High School in Old Westbury, 2.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Roslyn Heights.
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.