Chemung County Health Data

Chemung County has a health score of 70/100, rated "Average." It ranks #54 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 Chemung County is 75.0 years. The New York state average is 77.9 years, making Chemung County below the state average.

Chemung County's health score of 70/100 is below the New York average of 81/100. Life expectancy is 75.0 years vs. the state average of 77.9 years. The uninsured rate is 4.8% vs. 5.3% statewide.

Key health factors for Chemung County include: life expectancy (75.0 years), uninsured rate (4.8%), and primary care physician access (78:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 344:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.

With a health score of 70/100 ("Average"), Chemung County has average health outcomes compared to other counties in New York. Residents have a life expectancy of 75.0 years. 4.8% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.

Chemung County's health score of 70/100 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.