Cattaraugus County Health Data

Cattaraugus County has a health score of 61/100, rated "Average." It ranks #61 out of 62 counties in New York (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.

Life expectancy in Cattaraugus County is 74.5 years. The New York state average is 77.9 years, making Cattaraugus County below the state average.

Cattaraugus County's health score of 61/100 is below the New York average of 81/100. Life expectancy is 74.5 years vs. the state average of 77.9 years. The uninsured rate is 6.6% vs. 5.3% statewide.

Key health factors for Cattaraugus County include: life expectancy (74.5 years), uninsured rate (6.6%), and primary care physician access (43:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 192:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.

With a health score of 61/100 ("Average"), Cattaraugus County has average health outcomes compared to other counties in New York. Residents have a life expectancy of 74.5 years. 6.6% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.

Cattaraugus County's health score of 61/100 is below the New York average of 81/100. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.