Photo: Quintin Soloviev · CC BY 4.0Where Water Mill residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Water Mill, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Water Mill. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Water Mill
Cancer runs high in Water Mill
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.5%), vs 7.7% across New York. Conditions ↓
Water Mill keeps up with checkups
It beats New York on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (84.4% vs 80.8%) and dentist visits (74.6% vs 63.5%). Checkups ↓
Water Mill adults report less loneliness
Loneliness (25.3% vs 34.2%), frequent mental distress (11.9% vs 15%) and lack of emotional support (18.3% vs 26.4%) all 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 Water Mill’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Water Mill adults…
Water Mill runs below NY on 3 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Water Mill adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
How Water Mill adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Water Mill does better than New York.
1 in 4 Water Mill 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 Water Mill
No hospital or community health center in Water Mill 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 Water Mill; ≈ 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.
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 Water Mill adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Water Mill 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgehampton | — | — | — | — | |
| North Sea | — | — | — | — | |
| Southampton | A+ | 26.9% | 9.5% | 6.4% | CDC place |
Bridgehampton and North Sea: 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 Water Mill adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Water Mill
Why doesn’t Water Mill have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Water Mill.
What hospital is closest to Water Mill?
Peconic Bay Medical Center in Riverhead, 15.4 miles in a straight line from Water Mill’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 Water Mill?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Sun River Health Kraus Family Health Center of the Hamptons in Southampton, 2.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Water Mill.
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.