Photo: Hayden Soloviev · CC BY 4.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Southampton is healthier than 38%
Southampton differs from New York on 25 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 22 better, 3 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Southampton. 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 96% of U.S. towns, but 38% of the 801 towns with similar household incomes ($161K–$268K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Southampton is older than New York, yet healthier on chronic conditions
Southampton runs below New York on COPD (4.7% vs 6%), diabetes (9.5% vs 11.5%) and depression (14.7% vs 17.5%). That’s despite an older population: 28% of residents are 65 or older (New York 18%). Conditions ↓
Cancer runs high in Southampton
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.4%), vs 7.7% across New York. Age is part of it: 28% of residents are 65 or older (New York 18%), and cancer is more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Southampton keeps up with checkups
It beats New York on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (84.3% vs 80.8%) and dentist visits (74.7% 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 Southampton’s likely range.
What’s behind Southampton’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Southampton is healthier than 96% of U.S. towns, #57 of 755 in New York. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is smoking (fewer adults who smoke than almost every town); the weakest is no exercise, still better than 85%.
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 $214,032; among the 801 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($161K–$268K), it’s healthier than 38%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Southampton adults…
Southampton runs below NY on 4 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
Southampton is an older town: 28% 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Southampton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
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.
3 miles of trails across 8 parks and preserves
How Southampton adults are doing
On 4 of 4 measures, Southampton does better than New York.
1 in 4 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
5.3% of Southampton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Southampton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | A+ | 26.9% | 9.5% | 6.4% | CDC place |
| Water Mill | — | — | — | — | |
| North Sea | — | — | — | — | |
| Shinnecock Hills | — | — | — | — | |
| Tuckahoe | — | — | — | — |
Water Mill, North Sea, Shinnecock Hills and Tuckahoe: Census-designated places inside larger towns, graded as part of them. 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 22 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 | 12.3%10.6–14.2 | 18.1% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 10.4%9.1–11.8 | 12.8% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.6%10.3–13 | 15% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 26.9%23.5–30.4 | 28.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 9.5%8.3–10.8 | 11.5% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 33.5%30.8–36.3 | 32.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 41.9%38.9–44.9 | 37.7% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 26.6%24.2–29 | 24% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 9.6%8.6–10.7 | 10.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 11.4%10.3–12.4 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.2%5.5–7 | 6.1% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 4.7%4–5.6 | 6% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3%2.7–3.4 | 3.4% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 6.4%5.2–7.7 | 12.8% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 6.4%5.2–7.8 | 11.3% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 19.7%17–22.7 | 25.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 15.3%13.4–17.5 | 16.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33.9%30.9–37.2 | 37.9% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 4.7%3.9–5.6 | 7.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 84.3%82.2–86.2 | 80.8% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 74.7%72.5–76.9 | 63.5% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 93.1%92.1–94 | 89.2% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.9%78.4–83.2 | 77.2% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 73.2%70.3–76.1 | 66.8% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 81.3%77–85.2 | 78.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 14.7%12.8–16.6 | 17.5% | 20.6% | Better |
| Feel lonely | 26%22.8–29.6 | 34.2% | 32.5% | Better |
| Lack social and emotional support | 19.3%16.8–22.3 | 26.4% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 7.4%6–8.9 | 17.2% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 7.2%6–8.4 | 14.5% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.1%3.4–4.7 | 8.2% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 4.4%3.8–5.1 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 5.3%4.2–6.5 | 14.1% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 23.6%20.8–26.5 | 27.2% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11.1%9.5–12.8 | 13.4% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 8.3%7.3–9.5 | 12.1% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 6%5.3–6.8 | 5.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.3%2.9–3.7 | 5.2% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.2%4.4–6 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.5%2.2–2.9 | 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 96% of U.S. towns: A+ for health, #57 of 755 in New York. 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 26.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 23.5% and 30.4%, against 28.8% across New York and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Southampton?
Peconic Bay Medical Center in Riverhead, 13.1 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 4.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 3.9–5.6%), 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 A 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.