Photo: AITFFan1 · CC BY-SA 4.0Where West Hempstead residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for West Hempstead, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for West Hempstead. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in West Hempstead
COPD and stroke are less common in West Hempstead
West Hempstead runs below New York on five chronic conditions, most of all COPD (4.6% vs 6%), stroke (2.7% vs 3.4%) and depression (14.1% vs 17.5%). Conditions ↓
Fewer West Hempstead 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 ↓
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 Hempstead’s likely range.
Out of every 100 West Hempstead adults…
West Hempstead runs below NY on 6 of 12 conditions. 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.
8.1% of West Hempstead adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Care in and near West Hempstead
No hospital or community health center in West Hempstead 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 Hempstead; ≈ 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.
1 mile of trails across 5 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of West Hempstead adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
How West Hempstead adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, West Hempstead does better than New York.
1 in 3 West Hempstead 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 Hempstead 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hempstead | C | 38.9% | 14.1% | 13.3% | CDC place |
| Franklin Square | — | — | — | — | |
| Lakeview | — | — | — | — | |
| Garden City | A+ | 24.5% | 7.4% | 5.9% | CDC place |
| Malverne Park Oaks | — | — | — | — |
Franklin Square and Lakeview: Census-designated places inside larger towns, graded as part of them. Malverne Park Oaks: 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 Hempstead adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in West Hempstead
Why doesn’t West Hempstead 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 Hempstead.
What hospital is closest to West Hempstead?
Mercy Medical Center in Rockville Centre, 2.4 miles in a straight line from West Hempstead’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near West Hempstead?
29 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Harmony Healthcare Long Island at Hempstead in Hempstead, 2.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in West Hempstead.
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.