Cayuga County Health Data
Cayuga County, New York
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
17.9%
State avg 15.5%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
9.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 29.0 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
10.6
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 Cayuga County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Cayuga | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.7% | 33.0% | 37.6% | 2.7 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 9.3% | 9.2% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.0% | 30.0% | 33.5% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 22.0% | 21.0% | 24.1% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Cayuga | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.5% | 13.6% | 16.3% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.9% | 18.8% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.4% | 24.5% | 27.0% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Cayuga | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.4% | 78.3% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 58.4% | 62.2% | 57.3% | 3.8 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.6% | 77.2% | 73.3% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Cayuga | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.3% | 17.3% | 18.6% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.4% | 38.6% | 37.3% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Cayuga 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
Cayuga County primary care provider ratio remains below national median
Health data brief for Cayuga County, New York.
Cayuga County reports 29 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a figure lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. There are 220 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, also lower than the national median of 250. The uninsured rate is 6.0%, which is higher than the New York state average of 5.3% but lower than the national average of 10%. Life expectancy in the county is 77.6 years, nearly matching the state average of 77.9 years and slightly higher than the national average of 77 years. Poor or fair health is reported by 17.9% of adults, just above the 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.