Where West Islip residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for West Islip, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for West Islip. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in West Islip
West Islip is an active town
Only 19% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 25.9% across New York. Habits ↓
Diabetes and stroke are less common in West Islip
West Islip runs below New York on four chronic conditions, most of all diabetes (8% vs 11.5%), stroke (2.5% vs 3.4%) and COPD (4.5% vs 6%). Conditions ↓
Fewer West Islip adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below New York. 1 in 13 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 Islip’s likely range.
Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
0.1 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 West Islip adults…
West Islip runs below NY on 6 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. 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.
5.7% of West Islip adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Care in and near West Islip
1 hospital in West Islip, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Islip; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of West Islip adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
How West Islip adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, West Islip does better than New York.
3 in 10 West Islip 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 Islip 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Babylon | A− | 30.7% | 9.9% | 10.1% | ZIP codes |
| Islip | A− | 30.3% | 9.8% | 9.8% | ZIP codes |
| Babylon | A | 28.4% | 8.4% | 8.7% | CDC place |
| West Bay Shore | — | — | — | — | |
| North Babylon | — | — | — | — | |
| Baywood | — | — | — | — | |
| Bay Shore | — | — | — | — |
West Bay Shore, North Babylon, Baywood and Bay Shore: 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 Islip adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in West Islip
Why doesn’t West Islip 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 Islip.
What hospital is closest to West Islip?
Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center in West Islip, 0.5 miles in a straight line from West Islip’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 Islip?
7 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Sun River Health Wyandanch in Wyandanch, 4.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in West Islip.
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.