Where Russell Gardens residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Russell Gardens, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Russell Gardens. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Russell Gardens
Few Russell Gardens adults smoke
6.2% of adults smoke cigarettes, vs 11.3% across New York. Habits ↓
Russell Gardens keeps up with checkups
It beats New York on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (83.9% vs 80.8%) and dentist visits (73.6% vs 63.5%). Checkups ↓
Depression and COPD are less common in Russell Gardens
Russell Gardens runs below New York on five chronic conditions, most of all depression (11.7% vs 17.5%), COPD (4.1% vs 6%) and obesity (22% vs 28.8%). 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 Russell Gardens’ likely range.
Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
0.3 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Russell Gardens adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
Out of every 100 Russell Gardens adults…
Russell Gardens runs below NY on 6 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Russell Gardens
No hospital or community health center in Russell Gardens 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 Russell Gardens; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How Russell Gardens adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Russell Gardens does better than New York.
3 in 10 Russell Gardens 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 Russell Gardens adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Russell Gardens 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University Gardens | — | — | — | — | |
| Thomaston | A+ | 21.9% | 9.9% | 6.3% | CDC place |
University Gardens: 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 Russell Gardens adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Russell Gardens
Why doesn’t Russell Gardens have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Russell Gardens.
What hospital is closest to Russell Gardens?
North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset, 1.2 miles in a straight line from Russell Gardens’ 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 Russell Gardens?
70 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Fresh Meadows in Fresh Meadows, 4.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Russell Gardens.
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.