Albany County Health Data
Albany County, New York
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
92/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
78.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.5 yr
State avg 77.9 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.5%
State avg 5.3%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
96
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
451
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
12.4%
State avg 15.5%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
43.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 96.3 per 100K
Dentists
6.7
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
26.6
per 100K residents
Provider counts from CMS NPPES (National Provider Identifier Registry). Data current as of 2026.
Chronic Disease & Behavioral Health
These prevalence estimates come from the CDC PLACES program (Population-Level Analysis and Community Estimates), which combines BRFSS survey data with statistical modeling to produce county-level rates. Estimates are age-adjusted to enable fair comparisons across counties with different age distributions. Use them to spot where Albany County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Albany | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 30.9% | 33.0% | 37.6% | 2.1 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.4% | 9.2% | 11.2% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.8% | 30.0% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 21.5% | 21.0% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Albany | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 11.4% | 13.6% | 16.3% | 2.2 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 19.4% | 18.8% | 17.8% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.0% | 24.5% | 27.0% | 3.5 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Albany | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.4% | 78.3% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 67.5% | 62.2% | 57.3% | 5.3 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 80.4% | 77.2% | 73.3% | 3.2 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Albany | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 15.8% | 17.3% | 18.6% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.1% | 38.6% | 37.3% | 1.5 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Albany County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Albany County mental health provider numbers exceed national benchmarks
Health data brief for Albany County, New York.
Albany County records 451 mental health providers for every 100,000 residents, a figure substantially higher than the national median of 250 per 100,000. For primary care, the county reports 96 providers per 100,000, compared to the national median of 70. The uninsured rate stands at 4.5%, which is lower than the New York state average of 5.3% and the national average of 10%. Residents report a poor or fair health rate of 12.4%, while the national average is 17%. Life expectancy in the county is 78.5 years, slightly higher than the state average of 77.9 years and the national average of 77 years. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
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Data Sources
Health data sourced from the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, a collaboration between the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute.
Data is informational only. Not medical or health advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.