Photo: TheCatalyst31 · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Wyandanch residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Wyandanch, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Wyandanch. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Wyandanch
Dental care lags in Wyandanch
49.5% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.5% across New York. Among those 65 and older, 25.4% have lost all their teeth (New York 12.8%). Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Wyandanch
1 in 3 adults worry about having enough food (35.6%), about twice the New York rate. Utility shut-off threats (17.4% vs 8.2%) and housing insecurity (29.8% vs 14.5%) are higher too. 31.6% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.1% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
More Wyandanch adults get no exercise
37.2% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 25.9% across New York. 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 Wyandanch’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Wyandanch adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
31.6% of Wyandanch adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
1.1 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Wyandanch adults…
Wyandanch runs below NY on 5 of 12 conditions and above it on 5. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Wyandanch
1 community health center in Wyandanch, 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 Wyandanch; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How Wyandanch adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Wyandanch runs above New York.
4 in 10 Wyandanch 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.
Wyandanch 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deer Park | — | — | — | — | |
| West Babylon | — | — | — | — | |
| Wheatley Heights | — | — | — | — | |
| East Farmingdale | — | — | — | — |
Deer Park, West Babylon, Wheatley Heights 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 Wyandanch adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Wyandanch
Why doesn’t Wyandanch have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Wyandanch.
What hospital is closest to Wyandanch?
Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center in West Islip, 5.2 miles in a straight line from Wyandanch’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 Wyandanch?
9 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Sun River Health Wyandanch in Wyandanch, 0.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Wyandanch.
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.