Chautauqua County Health Data
Chautauqua County, New York
Health Score
67/100
Average
Life Expectancy
75.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.7 yr
State avg 77.9 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.8%
State avg 5.3%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
63
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
194
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Chautauqua County, New York
Chautauqua lags national health expectations
At 75.7 years, Chautauqua County's life expectancy falls 0.4 years below the U.S. average of 76.1 years. With 17.7% reporting poor or fair health, the county faces meaningful health challenges that warrant attention.
Below-average outcomes for New York
Chautauqua County's 75.7-year life expectancy lags New York State's 77.9-year average by 2.2 years, indicating persistent regional health disparities. Its 5.8% uninsured rate is above the state average of 5.3%.
Similar struggles in rural upstate counties
Chautauqua's 75.7-year life expectancy is in line with neighboring Cattaraugus County (74.5 years) and Chemung County (75.0 years), reflecting shared challenges across rural western New York. With 63 primary care providers per 100,000, it has better access than Allegany or Cayuga.
Moderate access, persistent coverage gaps
With 63 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, Chautauqua has serviceable—if not robust—healthcare infrastructure. However, its 5.8% uninsured rate means more than 6,500 residents lack consistent access to preventive care.
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Chautauqua County's above-average uninsured rate means your neighbors are going without care. Help yourself and your family by exploring options at healthcare.gov or speaking with a county health navigator.
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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.