Photo: Americasroof · CC BY-SA 2.5Where Springs residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Springs, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Springs. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Springs
The nearest ER is 21 miles from Springs
The closest emergency room is Lawrence & Memorial Hospital in New London, 21.3 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Sun River Health is closer (11.6 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Fewer Springs adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below New York. 1 in 8 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Springs adults report less loneliness
Loneliness (27.8% vs 34.2%) and lack of emotional support (22.2% 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 Springs’ likely range.
Care in and near Springs
No hospital or community health center in Springs 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 Springs; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
9.6% of Springs adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
How Springs adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Springs does better than New York.
3 in 10 Springs 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.
Out of every 100 Springs adults…
Springs runs below NY on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
14 miles of trails across 9 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Springs adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
Springs 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amagansett | — | — | — | — | |
| Northwest Harbor | — | — | — | — | |
| East Hampton North | — | — | — | — |
Amagansett: fewer than 1,000 residents. Northwest Harbor and East Hampton North: 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 Springs adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Springs
Why doesn’t Springs have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Springs.
What hospital is closest to Springs?
Lawrence & Memorial Hospital in New London, 21.3 miles in a straight line from Springs’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Springs.
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.