Chenango County Health Data
Chenango County, New York
Health Score
68/100
Average
Life Expectancy
74.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.9 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
30
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
192
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Chenango County, New York
Chenango trails national life expectancy
At 74.9 years, Chenango County residents live about 5 years less than the U.S. average of 76.4 years. Nearly 1 in 5 residents (17.3%) report poor or fair health, signaling a county facing real health headwinds.
Below average within New York
Chenango's 74.9-year life expectancy falls 3 years short of New York's state average of 77.9 years. The county ranks in the lower half statewide for health outcomes, a gap worth understanding.
Neighbors faring better on longevity
Nearby Delaware County residents live 1.8 years longer (76.7) and Cortland County residents live 1.3 years longer (76.2). Even among upstate peers, Chenango faces distinct health challenges.
Primary care access is tight
With only 30 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—well below the state average—Chenango struggles with provider scarcity. The uninsured rate of 4.8% is better than the state average (5.3%), but those without insurance still face real barriers to care.
Check your coverage options today
Even though most Chenango residents have insurance, gaps remain. Visit NY State of Health or your employer's plan to confirm your coverage and explore preventive care options that strengthen community health.
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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.