Chemung County Health Data
Chemung County, New York
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
70/100
Average
Life Expectancy
75.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.0 yr
State avg 77.9 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.8%
State avg 5.3%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
78
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
344
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
16.9%
State avg 15.5%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
13.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 78.3 per 100K
Dentists
7.2
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
14.5
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 Chemung County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Chemung | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 30.8% | 33.0% | 37.6% | 2.2 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.3% | 9.2% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.6% | 30.0% | 33.5% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 22.5% | 21.0% | 24.1% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Chemung | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.3% | 13.6% | 16.3% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.0% | 18.8% | 17.8% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.1% | 24.5% | 27.0% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Chemung | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.6% | 78.3% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 60.4% | 62.2% | 57.3% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.4% | 77.2% | 73.3% | 2.8 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Chemung | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.6% | 17.3% | 18.6% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 35.5% | 38.6% | 37.3% | 3.1 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Chemung County nationally on short sleep duration.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Chemung County uninsured rate lower than state and national benchmarks
Health data brief for Chemung County, New York.
The uninsured rate in Chemung County is 4.8%, which is lower than the New York state average of 5.3% and the national average of 10%. The county reports 344 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, higher than the national median of 250. Primary care providers number 78 per 100,000, also higher than the national median of 70. Life expectancy is 75.0 years, which is shorter than the state average of 77.9 years and the national average of 77 years. About 16.9% of adults report poor or fair health, roughly the same as 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.