Photo: Mrshllmx at English Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Saltaire residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Saltaire, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Saltaire. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Saltaire
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Saltaire
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.3%), vs 6% across New York. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.6%), vs 6.1% across New York. Cancer is also above the state: 11.3%, vs 7.7% across New York. In all, Saltaire runs above New York on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Saltaire, and more people treating it
40.3% of adults have high blood pressure (New York 32.6%), but 82.2% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.2% statewide. Checkups ↓
Saltaire keeps up with checkups
It beats New York on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (83.4% vs 80.8%) and dentist visits (67.7% vs 63.5%). Checkups ↓
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 Saltaire’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Saltaire adults…
Saltaire runs below NY on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 8. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Saltaire adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
Care in and near Saltaire
No hospital or community health center in Saltaire 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 Saltaire; ≈ 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.
0.3 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Saltaire adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Saltaire does better than New York.
3 in 10 Saltaire 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.
14.8% of Saltaire adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Saltaire and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Saltaire adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Saltaire
Why doesn’t Saltaire have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Saltaire.
What hospital is closest to Saltaire?
NS/Lij HS Southside Hospital in Bay Shore, 6.3 miles in a straight line from Saltaire’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Saltaire?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Lish at Central Islip in Central Islip, 9.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Saltaire.
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.