Photo: Hayden Soloviev · CC BY 4.0On CDC estimates, Southampton is healthier than 86% of U.S. towns
Southampton differs from New York on 14 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 11 better, 3 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 11968, 11901, 11946, 11963. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Southampton
Against towns with similar incomes, Southampton’s lead shrinks
Southampton is healthier than 86% of U.S. towns, but 60% of the 4,693 towns with similar household incomes ($96K–$161K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Cancer runs high in Southampton
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.2%), vs 7.7% across New York. Age is part of it: 25% of residents are 65 or older (New York 18%), and cancer is more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Fewer Southampton 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 ↓
Southampton adults report less loneliness
Loneliness (27.8% vs 34.2%) and lack of emotional support (21.6% vs 26.4%) both run below New York. Mind & connection ↓
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 Southampton’s likely range; Southampton’s figures come from ZIP codes 11968, 11901, 11946, 11963, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B+ to A+.
What’s behind Southampton’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Southampton is healthier than 86% of U.S. towns, #200 of 755 in New York. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is mental distress (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 92% of towns); the weakest is no exercise, still better than 64%.
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Southampton’s median household income is $128,594; among the 4,693 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($96K–$161K), it’s healthier than 60%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Southampton adults…
Southampton runs below NY on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
Southampton is an older town: 25% of residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across New York. Arthritis and cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Southampton as about how healthy they are.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
9.2% of Southampton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
How Southampton adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Southampton does better than New York.
3 in 10 Southampton 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.
Care in and near Southampton
1 community health center in Southampton, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Southampton; ≈ 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.
258 miles of trails across 51 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Southampton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
Southampton and the towns around it
Southampton’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 4 graded towns around it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | A | 29.5% | 10.4% | 9.1% | ZIP codes |
| Riverhead | B | 32% | 11.6% | 11.9% | ZIP codes |
| Riverside | — | — | — | — | |
| Riverhead | — | — | — | — | |
| Brookhaven | A− | 29.8% | 9.7% | 10.3% | ZIP codes |
| East Hampton | A | 29.5% | 10.2% | 8.7% | ZIP codes |
| Fire Island | — | — | — | — | |
| Wainscott | — | — | — | — |
Riverside and Riverhead: Census-designated places inside larger towns, graded as part of them. Fire Island and Wainscott: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Southampton adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Southampton
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Southampton is better than New York on 11 and worse on 3; on the rest, the New York figure falls inside Southampton’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Southampton | NY | U.S. | vs NY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 15.6%13.6–17.9 | 18.1% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.1%10.7–13.7 | 12.8% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.5%12–15.1 | 15% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 29.5%25.9–33.2 | 28.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.4%9.1–11.8 | 11.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 33.8%31.1–36.6 | 32.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 41.5%38.6–44.4 | 37.7% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 26.4%24.1–28.8 | 24% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.2%9.1–11.3 | 10.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.2%9.3–11.2 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.5%5.8–7.3 | 6.1% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 5.9%5–6.9 | 6% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.2%2.9–3.6 | 3.4% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9.3%7.7–11.1 | 12.8% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 9.1%7.6–10.8 | 11.3% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 23.5%20.6–26.7 | 25.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.7%13.6–17.9 | 16.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.8%33.8–40.2 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.1%5.9–8.4 | 7.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 82.8%80.5–84.9 | 80.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 67.9%65.5–70.4 | 63.5% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 91.5%90.3–92.5 | 89.2% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.2%76.7–81.6 | 77.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 69.7%66.6–72.8 | 66.8% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 79.4%74.8–83.5 | 78.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 15.9%13.9–18 | 17.5% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 27.8%24.4–31.3 | 34.2% | 32.5% | Better |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.6%18.8–24.5 | 26.4% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 11.7%9.9–13.7 | 17.2% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.3%8.8–11.9 | 14.5% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.8%4.9–6.7 | 8.2% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.2%5.4–7.1 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 9.2%7.6–10.9 | 14.1% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 26.5%23.6–29.6 | 27.2% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.7%11–14.6 | 13.4% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 10.6%9.3–12 | 12.1% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.2%5.5–7 | 5.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.2%3.7–4.7 | 5.2% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.5%5.6–7.4 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.2%2.8–3.6 | 3.8% | 3.8% | Lower |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the New York figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Southampton
Is Southampton a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Southampton is healthier than 86% of U.S. towns: A for health, #200 of 755 in New York. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 60%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Southampton?
CDC estimates 29.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 25.9% and 33.2%, against 28.8% across New York and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Southampton?
Peconic Bay Medical Center in Riverhead, 10.1 miles in a straight line from Southampton’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Southampton have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.9–8.4%), against 7.9% across New York.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Southampton more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B+ to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Southampton.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.