Photo: Team jib · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Wading River residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Wading River, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Wading River. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Wading River
Cancer runs high in Wading River
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.7%), vs 7.7% across New York. Conditions ↓
Fewer Wading River 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 ↓
Wading River adults report less loneliness
Loneliness (28.4% vs 34.2%) and lack of emotional support (21.8% 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 Wading River’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Wading River adults…
Wading River runs below NY on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8.6% of Wading River adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
How Wading River adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Wading River does better than New York.
3 in 10 Wading River 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 Wading River
No hospital or community health center in Wading River 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 Wading River; ≈ 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.
21 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Wading River adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
Wading River 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverhead | B | 32% | 11.6% | 11.9% | ZIP codes |
| Brookhaven | A− | 29.8% | 9.7% | 10.3% | ZIP codes |
| East Shoreham | — | — | — | — | |
| Calverton | — | — | — | — | |
| Baiting Hollow | — | — | — | — | |
| Ridge | — | — | — | — |
East Shoreham, Calverton, Baiting Hollow and Ridge: 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 Wading River adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Wading River
Why doesn’t Wading River have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Wading River.
What hospital is closest to Wading River?
Peconic Bay Medical Center in Riverhead, 9.1 miles in a straight line from Wading River’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Wading River?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Sun River Health Riverhead in Riverhead, 8.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Wading River.
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.