Allegany County Health Data
Allegany County, New York
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
80/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
76.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.8 yr
State avg 77.9 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.1%
State avg 5.3%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
35
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
262
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
15.5%
State avg 15.5%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
12.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 34.7 per 100K
Dentists
2.1
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
21.3
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 Allegany County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Allegany | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.1% | 33.0% | 37.6% | 3.1 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 9.5% | 9.2% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.0% | 30.0% | 33.5% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 22.3% | 21.0% | 24.1% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Allegany | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.4% | 13.6% | 16.3% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 19.3% | 18.8% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.8% | 24.5% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Allegany | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.1% | 78.3% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 61.8% | 62.2% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.7% | 77.2% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Allegany | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.6% | 17.3% | 18.6% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.7% | 38.6% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Allegany County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Allegany County reports lower primary care provider ratio than national median
Health data brief for Allegany County, New York.
Allegany County has 35 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is exactly half of the national median of 70 per 100,000. In contrast, the county's mental health provider ratio is 262 per 100,000, just above the national median of 250. The uninsured rate is 5.1%, lower than the New York state average of 5.3% and the national benchmark of 10%. Life expectancy for residents is 76.8 years, compared to the state average of 77.9 years and the national average of 77 years. Additionally, 15.5% of adults in the county report being in poor or fair health, lower than the national average of 17%. Explore state-level data.
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.