Cayuga County Health Data
Cayuga County, New York
Health Score
73/100
Average
Life Expectancy
77.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.6 yr
State avg 77.9 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.0%
State avg 5.3%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
29
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
220
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Cayuga County, New York
Cayuga nears national health benchmarks
At 77.6 years, Cayuga County's life expectancy exceeds the U.S. average of 76.1 years, placing it in the healthier half of American counties. However, 17.9% report poor or fair health, suggesting room for improvement despite the favorable life expectancy number.
Just below state average outcomes
Cayuga County's 77.6-year life expectancy is slightly below New York State's 77.9-year average, making it a middle-tier county statewide. Its 6.0% uninsured rate exceeds the state average of 5.3%, indicating slightly higher coverage gaps.
Mid-tier health with low provider supply
Cayuga's 77.6-year life expectancy is respectable, but its 29 primary care providers per 100,000 residents is the lowest of all eight counties examined. This provider shortage creates a daily access challenge despite reasonable overall health metrics.
Healthcare desert despite decent outcomes
Cayuga County's real challenge isn't coverage—6.0% uninsured is near the state average—but access, with only 29 primary care providers per 100,000 residents. Residents often travel significant distances or wait months for appointments.
Maintain coverage while seeking local care
Even with decent overall health metrics, Cayuga County residents should keep insurance current to afford necessary travel for specialized care. Review your coverage at healthcare.gov or contact the Cayuga County health department for local options.
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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.