Cattaraugus County Health Data
Cattaraugus County, New York
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
61/100
Average
Life Expectancy
74.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.5 yr
State avg 77.9 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.6%
State avg 5.3%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
43
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
192
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.4%
State avg 15.5%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
31.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 43.2 per 100K
Dentists
5.2
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
11.8
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 Cattaraugus County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Cattaraugus | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.9% | 33.0% | 37.6% | 2.9 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 9.6% | 9.2% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.3% | 30.0% | 33.5% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 22.9% | 21.0% | 24.1% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Cattaraugus | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.1% | 13.6% | 16.3% | 3.5 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 19.2% | 18.8% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.8% | 24.5% | 27.0% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Cattaraugus | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.4% | 78.3% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 58.2% | 62.2% | 57.3% | 4.0 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.9% | 77.2% | 73.3% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Cattaraugus | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.2% | 17.3% | 18.6% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.1% | 38.6% | 37.3% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Cattaraugus 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
Cattaraugus County life expectancy trends lower than state and national figures
Health data brief for Cattaraugus County, New York.
Residents of Cattaraugus County have a life expectancy of 74.5 years, which is shorter than the New York state average of 77.9 years and the national average of 77 years. The county reports 43 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, compared to the national median of 70. Mental health provider availability is 192 per 100,000, lower than the national median of 250. The uninsured rate stands at 6.6%, which is higher than the state average of 5.3% but lower than the national average of 10%. About 17.4% of residents report being in poor or fair health, similar to the national average of 17%. 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.