Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Valley Stream is healthier than 49%
Valley Stream differs from New York on 12 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 11 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Valley Stream. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Valley Stream
Against towns with similar incomes, Valley Stream’s lead shrinks
Valley Stream is healthier than 83% of U.S. towns, but 49% of the 4,239 towns with similar household incomes ($100K–$166K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Valley Stream sleeps less
43.9% of adults sleep under 7 hours a night, vs 37.9% across New York. Habits ↓
Depression and COPD are less common in Valley Stream
Valley Stream runs below New York on four chronic conditions, most of all depression (12.7% vs 17.5%), COPD (4.5% vs 6%) and heart disease (4.9% vs 6.1%). Conditions ↓
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 Valley Stream’s likely range.
What’s behind Valley Stream’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Valley Stream is healthier than 83% of U.S. towns, #232 of 755 in New York. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is smoking (fewer adults who smoke than 91% of towns); the weakest is no exercise, still better than 51%.
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). Valley Stream’s median household income is $133,190; among the 4,239 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($100K–$166K), it’s healthier than 49%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Valley Stream adults…
Valley Stream runs below NY on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
2.3 miles of trails across 8 parks and preserves
Care in and near Valley Stream
No hospital or community health center in Valley Stream 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 Valley Stream; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Valley Stream adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
How Valley Stream adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Valley Stream does better than New York.
1 in 3 Valley Stream 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.
10.4% of Valley Stream adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Valley Stream and the towns around it
Valley Stream’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Stream | A− | 30% | 10.6% | 9.1% | CDC place |
| North Valley Stream | — | — | — | — | |
| South Valley Stream | — | — | — | — | |
| Woodmere | — | — | — | — | |
| Lynbrook | A− | 30.2% | 10.3% | 10% | CDC place |
| New York | B+ | 25.1% | 11.9% | 11.4% | CDC place |
| Hempstead | A | 29.3% | 9.7% | 8.8% | ZIP codes |
| Malverne | A | 28.1% | 9.5% | 8.1% | CDC place |
North Valley Stream, South Valley Stream and Woodmere: 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 Valley Stream adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Valley Stream
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Valley Stream is better than New York on 11 and worse on 1; on the rest, the New York figure falls inside Valley Stream’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Valley Stream | NY | U.S. | vs NY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16.1%14.3–17.8 | 18.1% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.6%10.3–12.8 | 12.8% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14%12.5–15.5 | 15% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 30%26.6–33.6 | 28.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.6%9.4–11.8 | 11.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 31.4%28.9–33.9 | 32.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.7%35–40.5 | 37.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 21.3%19.5–23.3 | 24% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 10%8.9–11 | 10.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.8%6.2–7.4 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.9%4.4–5.4 | 6.1% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.5%4–5 | 6% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.8%2.6–3.1 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8.4%6.9–10.1 | 12.8% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 9.1%7.9–10.4 | 11.3% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 25.5%22.6–28.3 | 25.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 14.3%12.4–16.3 | 16.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 43.9%40.3–47.5 | 37.9% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.6%6.6–8.7 | 7.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 81.7%79.3–83.8 | 80.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 66.3%63.5–69 | 63.5% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 90.7%89.6–91.7 | 89.2% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.9%76.5–81 | 77.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 68.1%64.5–71.5 | 66.8% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.9%70.3–80.8 | 78.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 12.7%11.1–14.5 | 17.5% | 20.6% | Better |
| Feel lonely | 33.9%30.1–37.5 | 34.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 29%25.6–32.1 | 26.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 15%13.1–17 | 17.2% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 14.2%12.5–16 | 14.5% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.3%6.4–8.2 | 8.2% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.7%6.8–8.6 | 8.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 10.4%8.9–11.7 | 14.1% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 24.4%21.8–26.9 | 27.2% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11.2%9.9–12.5 | 13.4% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 10.4%9.3–11.5 | 12.1% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 4.8%4.3–5.3 | 5.6% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 4.4%4–4.8 | 5.2% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.3%5.7–7 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.1%2.9–3.4 | 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 Valley Stream
Is Valley Stream a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Valley Stream is healthier than 83% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #232 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 Valley Stream?
CDC estimates 30% of adults have obesity, likely between 26.6% and 33.6%, against 28.8% across New York and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Valley Stream?
Mercy Medical Center in Rockville Centre, 3.5 miles in a straight line from Valley Stream’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in Valley Stream have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.6–8.7%), 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 Valley Stream 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 Valley Stream.
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.