Allegany County Health Data
Allegany County, New York
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Allegany County, New York
Allegany lags behind national health trends
At 76.8 years, Allegany County's life expectancy falls about 1.3 years short of the U.S. average of 76.1 years. With 15.5% of residents reporting poor or fair health—above the national 18% average—the county faces meaningful health challenges.
Below New York's health benchmarks
Allegany County's 76.8-year life expectancy trails New York State's 77.9-year average by 1.1 years. Its 5.1% uninsured rate closely mirrors the state average of 5.3%, indicating moderate insurance coverage.
Struggling with provider shortages
Allegany's 35 primary care providers per 100,000 residents ranks it among the least well-served counties in upstate New York, well below the regional average of 60. Mental health access is also limited at 262 providers per 100,000.
Provider shortage creates access gap
With just 35 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, Allegany County residents often face long waits and limited appointment availability. The 5.1% uninsured rate compounds this challenge, as those without insurance delay or skip preventive care.
Make insurance a priority today
In a county with limited primary care availability, having health insurance is critical to getting timely care. Check your coverage now at healthcare.gov or contact New York's health marketplace to ensure you're protected.
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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.