Where Wheatley Heights residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Wheatley Heights, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Wheatley Heights. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Wheatley Heights
Making ends meet is harder in Wheatley Heights
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (21%), vs 17.2% across New York. Utility shut-off threats (10.7% vs 8.2%) and housing insecurity (18.6% vs 14.5%) are higher too. Everyday needs ↓
Obesity runs high in Wheatley Heights
1 in 3 adults have obesity (34.3%), vs 28.8% across New York. Conditions ↓
Cancer and depression are less common in Wheatley Heights
Wheatley Heights runs below New York on cancer (5.9% vs 7.7%) and depression (14.2% vs 17.5%). A young population is part of it: only 14% of residents are 65 or older (New York 18%). Conditions ↓
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 Wheatley Heights’ likely range.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
17.4% of Wheatley Heights adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Out of every 100 Wheatley Heights adults…
Wheatley Heights runs below NY on 3 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Wheatley Heights
No hospital or community health center in Wheatley Heights 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 Wheatley Heights; ≈ 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.
1.1 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Wheatley Heights adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
How Wheatley Heights adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Wheatley Heights runs above New York.
1 in 3 Wheatley Heights 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.
Wheatley Heights 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyandanch | — | — | — | — | |
| Babylon | A− | 30.7% | 9.9% | 10.1% | ZIP codes |
| Huntington | A+ | 27% | 9% | 7.5% | ZIP codes |
| Deer Park | — | — | — | — | |
| Melville | — | — | — | — | |
| Dix Hills | — | — | — | — | |
| East Farmingdale | — | — | — | — |
Wyandanch: fewer than 1,000 residents. Deer Park, Melville, Dix Hills and East Farmingdale: 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 Wheatley Heights adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Wheatley Heights
Why doesn’t Wheatley Heights have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Wheatley Heights.
What hospital is closest to Wheatley Heights?
Plainview Hospital in Plainview, 5.7 miles in a straight line from Wheatley Heights’ 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 Wheatley Heights?
9 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Sun River Health Wyandanch in Wyandanch, 0.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Wheatley Heights.
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.