Photo: CaptJayRuffins · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Westhampton Beach is healthier than 94% of U.S. towns
Westhampton Beach differs from New York on 19 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 17 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Westhampton Beach. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Westhampton Beach
Cancer runs high in Westhampton Beach
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.4%), vs 7.7% across New York. Age is part of it: 26% of residents are 65 or older (New York 18%), and cancer is more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Against towns with similar incomes, Westhampton Beach’s lead shrinks
Westhampton Beach is healthier than 94% of U.S. towns, but 77% of the 3,461 towns with similar household incomes ($106K–$177K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Westhampton Beach keeps up with checkups
It beats New York on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (72.4% vs 63.5%) and cholesterol checks (92% vs 89.2%). Checkups ↓
Westhampton Beach adults report less loneliness
Loneliness (26.7% vs 34.2%), frequent mental distress (12.9% vs 15%) and lack of emotional support (19.9% 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 Westhampton Beach’s likely range.
What’s behind Westhampton Beach’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Westhampton Beach is healthier than 94% of U.S. towns. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is mental distress (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 95% of towns); the weakest is no exercise, still better than 82%.
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Westhampton Beach’s median household income is $141,250; among the 3,461 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($106K–$177K), it’s healthier than 77%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Westhampton Beach adults…
Westhampton Beach runs below NY on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Westhampton Beach is an older town: 26% of residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across New York. Cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Westhampton Beach as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Westhampton Beach adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
How Westhampton Beach adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Westhampton Beach does better than New York.
1 in 4 Westhampton Beach 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 Westhampton Beach
No hospital or community health center in Westhampton Beach 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 Westhampton Beach; ≈ 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.
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Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
6.8% of Westhampton Beach adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Westhampton Beach 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westhampton Beach | A | 28.2% | 9.3% | 8.2% | CDC place |
| Westhampton | — | — | — | — | |
| Quiogue | — | — | — | — | |
| Quogue | B− | 32.5% | 14.4% | 12.1% | CDC place |
Westhampton: a Census-designated place inside a larger town, graded as part of it. Quiogue: 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 Westhampton Beach adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Westhampton Beach
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Westhampton Beach is better than New York on 17 and worse on 2; on the rest, the New York figure falls inside Westhampton Beach’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Westhampton Beach | NY | U.S. | vs NY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 13.4%11–16.4 | 18.1% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.1%9.4–13.1 | 12.8% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.9%11.2–14.8 | 15% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 28.2%24.7–32.1 | 28.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 9.3%7.9–10.8 | 11.5% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 32.3%29.5–35.3 | 32.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 41.3%38.5–44.2 | 37.7% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 25.7%23.2–28.3 | 24% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10%9–11.2 | 10.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.4%9.4–11.4 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6%5.1–7 | 6.1% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 5.3%4.1–6.9 | 6% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 2.9%2.4–3.4 | 3.4% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 6.9%5.7–8.3 | 12.8% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 8.2%6–10.8 | 11.3% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 20.4%16.9–24.3 | 25.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 16.4%14.3–18.8 | 16.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.4%31.4–37.8 | 37.9% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.2%3.9–6.8 | 7.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 82.9%80.5–85 | 80.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 72.4%70.2–74.7 | 63.5% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 92%90.5–93.3 | 89.2% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.9%76–81.4 | 77.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 72.2%69.1–75.2 | 66.8% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.5%74–82.8 | 78.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 16.1%14.2–18.3 | 17.5% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 26.7%23.1–30.6 | 34.2% | 32.5% | Better |
| Lack social and emotional support | 19.9%16.7–23.1 | 26.4% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 8.8%6.5–11.6 | 17.2% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.1%6.4–10.1 | 14.5% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.6%3.7–5.7 | 8.2% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5%4–6.1 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 6.8%4.7–9.2 | 14.1% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 23.8%20.4–27.8 | 27.2% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11%8.9–13.5 | 13.4% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 9.5%7.9–11.4 | 12.1% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.7%4.9–6.6 | 5.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.4%2.8–4.1 | 5.2% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.6%4.6–6.9 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.7%2.2–3.4 | 3.8% | 3.8% | Lower |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the New York figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Westhampton Beach
Is Westhampton Beach a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Westhampton Beach is healthier than 94% of U.S. towns: A for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 77%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Westhampton Beach?
CDC estimates 28.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 24.7% and 32.1%, against 28.8% across New York and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Westhampton Beach?
Peconic Bay Medical Center in Riverhead, 8.2 miles in a straight line from Westhampton Beach’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Westhampton Beach have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 3.9–6.8%), against 7.9% across New York.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Westhampton Beach more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from A− to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Westhampton Beach.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.