Where West Babylon residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for West Babylon, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for West Babylon. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in West Babylon
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
9.9% of West Babylon adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Out of every 100 West Babylon adults…
West Babylon runs below NY on 3 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near West Babylon
No hospital or community health center in West Babylon 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 West Babylon; ≈ 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.
5 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of West Babylon adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
How West Babylon adults are doing
About the same as New York on each measure.
3 in 10 West Babylon 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.
West Babylon 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lindenhurst | A− | 30% | 9.1% | 10.8% | CDC place |
| North Babylon | — | — | — | — | |
| Wyandanch | — | — | — | — | |
| North Lindenhurst | — | — | — | — | |
| Babylon | A | 28.4% | 8.4% | 8.7% | CDC place |
| East Farmingdale | — | — | — | — | |
| Deer Park | — | — | — | — |
North Babylon, North Lindenhurst, East Farmingdale and Deer Park: Census-designated places inside larger towns, graded as part of them. Wyandanch: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of West Babylon adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in West Babylon
Why doesn’t West Babylon have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for West Babylon.
What hospital is closest to West Babylon?
Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center in West Islip, 3.6 miles in a straight line from West Babylon’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 West Babylon?
9 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Sun River Health Wyandanch in Wyandanch, 2.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in West Babylon.
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.