Photo: Antony-22 · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Wantagh residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Wantagh, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Wantagh. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Wantagh
Wantagh keeps up with checkups
It beats New York on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (72.8% vs 63.5%) and cholesterol checks (91.6% vs 89.2%). Checkups ↓
Wantagh is an active town
Only 18.9% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 25.9% across New York. Habits ↓
Diabetes and stroke are less common in Wantagh
Wantagh runs below New York on four chronic conditions, most of all diabetes (8% vs 11.5%), stroke (2.5% vs 3.4%) and COPD (4.6% vs 6%). 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 Wantagh’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Wantagh adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
1.8 miles of trails across 6 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Wantagh adults…
Wantagh runs below NY on 6 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Wantagh
No hospital or community health center in Wantagh 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 Wantagh; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How Wantagh adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Wantagh does better than New York.
3 in 10 Wantagh 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 Wantagh adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Wantagh 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellmore | — | — | — | — | |
| Seaford | — | — | — | — | |
| North Wantagh | — | — | — | — | |
| North Bellmore | — | — | — | — |
Bellmore, Seaford, North Wantagh and North Bellmore: 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 Wantagh adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Wantagh
Why doesn’t Wantagh have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Wantagh.
What hospital is closest to Wantagh?
Chsli St. Joseph Hospital in Bethpage, 4.3 miles in a straight line from Wantagh’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Wantagh?
12 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Charles Evans Center Seaford in Seaford, 1.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Wantagh.
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.