Photo: Americasroof at English Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 2.5Where West Hampton Dunes residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for West Hampton Dunes, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for West Hampton Dunes. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in West Hampton Dunes
Cancer and arthritis run high in West Hampton Dunes
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (13.1%), vs 7.7% across New York. 3 in 10 adults have arthritis (28.7%), vs 24% across New York. In all, West Hampton Dunes runs above New York on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
West Hampton Dunes keeps up with checkups
It beats New York on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (84.8% vs 80.8%) and dentist visits (72.4% vs 63.5%). Checkups ↓
West Hampton Dunes adults report less loneliness
Loneliness (25.9% vs 34.2%), frequent mental distress (11.7% vs 15%) and lack of emotional support (18.7% 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 West Hampton Dunes’ likely range.
Out of every 100 West Hampton Dunes adults…
West Hampton Dunes runs below NY on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of West Hampton Dunes adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
How West Hampton Dunes adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, West Hampton Dunes does better than New York.
1 in 4 West Hampton Dunes 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 West Hampton Dunes
No hospital or community health center in West Hampton Dunes 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 Hampton Dunes; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
4.5% of West Hampton Dunes adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
West Hampton Dunes 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fire Island | — | — | — | — | |
| Southampton | A | 29.5% | 10.4% | 9.1% | ZIP codes |
| Brookhaven | A− | 29.8% | 9.7% | 10.3% | ZIP codes |
Fire Island: 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 Hampton Dunes adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in West Hampton Dunes
Why doesn’t West Hampton Dunes 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 Hampton Dunes.
What hospital is closest to West Hampton Dunes?
Peconic Bay Medical Center in Riverhead, 10.9 miles in a straight line from West Hampton Dunes’ 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 West Hampton Dunes?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Lish at Manorville in Manorville, 4.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in West Hampton Dunes.
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.