Where South Hempstead residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for South Hempstead, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for South Hempstead. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in South Hempstead
COPD and stroke are less common in South Hempstead
South Hempstead runs below New York on five chronic conditions, most of all COPD (4% vs 6%), stroke (2.5% vs 3.4%) and heart disease (4.6% vs 6.1%). Conditions ↓
South Hempstead keeps up with checkups
It beats New York on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (73.9% vs 63.5%) and cholesterol checks (91.6% vs 89.2%). Checkups ↓
Fewer South Hempstead 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 South Hempstead’s likely range.
Out of every 100 South Hempstead adults…
South Hempstead runs below NY on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of South Hempstead adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
6.9% of South Hempstead adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Care in and near South Hempstead
No hospital or community health center in South Hempstead 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 South Hempstead; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How South Hempstead adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, South Hempstead does better than New York.
1 in 3 South Hempstead 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.
South Hempstead 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockville Centre | A+ | 27.7% | 8.6% | 7.5% | CDC place |
| Hempstead | C | 38.9% | 14.1% | 13.3% | CDC place |
| Baldwin | — | — | — | — |
Baldwin: 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 South Hempstead adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in South Hempstead
Why doesn’t South Hempstead have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for South Hempstead.
What hospital is closest to South Hempstead?
Mercy Medical Center in Rockville Centre, 1.4 miles in a straight line from South Hempstead’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 South Hempstead?
24 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Harmony Healthcare Long Island at Roosevelt in Roosevelt, 1.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in South Hempstead.
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.