Broome County Health Data
Broome County, New York
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
79/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
76.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.5 yr
State avg 77.9 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.2%
State avg 5.3%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
79
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
264
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
15.3%
State avg 15.5%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
34.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 78.6 per 100K
Dentists
8.6
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
49.6
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 Broome County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Broome | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.8% | 33.0% | 37.6% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 9.5% | 9.2% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.7% | 30.0% | 33.5% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 21.6% | 21.0% | 24.1% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Broome | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.6% | 13.6% | 16.3% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.5% | 18.8% | 17.8% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.8% | 24.5% | 27.0% | 0.7 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Broome | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 79.4% | 78.3% | 74.9% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 60.9% | 62.2% | 57.3% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 78.8% | 77.2% | 73.3% | 1.6 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Broome | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.6% | 17.3% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.6% | 38.6% | 37.3% | 2.0 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Broome County nationally on short sleep duration.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Broome County primary care provider availability outpaces national median
Health data brief for Broome County, New York.
Broome County records 79 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, higher than the national median of 70 per 100,000. The county has 264 mental health providers per 100,000, also higher than the national median of 250. The uninsured rate is 5.2%, which is just below the New York state average of 5.3% and significantly lower than the national average of 10%. Life expectancy in the county is 76.5 years, lower than the state average of 77.9 years and the national average of 77 years. About 15.3% of residents report poor or fair health, compared to a 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.