Where West Hills residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for West Hills, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for West Hills. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in West Hills
West Hills keeps up with checkups
It beats New York on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (83.7% vs 80.8%) and dentist visits (75.8% vs 63.5%). Checkups ↓
West Hills adults report less loneliness
Loneliness (25.9% vs 34.2%), frequent mental distress (11.6% vs 15%), lack of emotional support (18.9% vs 26.4%) and depression (15.1% vs 17.5%) all run below New York. Mind & connection ↓
West Hills is an active town
Only 17.3% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 25.9% across New York. The town has 28 miles of trails across 7 parks and preserves. Habits ↓
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 Hills’ likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of West Hills adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
How West Hills adults are doing
On 4 of 4 measures, West Hills does better than New York.
1 in 4 West Hills 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.
Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
28 miles of trails across 7 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 West Hills adults…
West Hills runs below NY on 6 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near West Hills
No hospital or community health center in West Hills 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 Hills; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
4.2% of West Hills adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
West Hills 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melville | — | — | — | — | |
| South Huntington | — | — | — | — | |
| Cold Spring Harbor | — | — | — | — | |
| Woodbury | — | — | — | — | |
| Huntington Station | — | — | — | — | |
| Huntington | A+ | 27% | 9% | 7.5% | ZIP codes |
| Oyster Bay | A+ | 26% | 9.1% | 7.5% | ZIP codes |
Melville, South Huntington, Cold Spring Harbor, Woodbury and Huntington Station: 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 West Hills adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in West Hills
Why doesn’t West Hills 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 Hills.
What hospital is closest to West Hills?
Plainview Hospital in Plainview, 3.9 miles in a straight line from West Hills’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near West Hills?
9 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Charles Evans Center in Bethpage, 5.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in West Hills.
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.