Chenango County Health Data
Chenango County, New York
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
17.3%
State avg 15.5%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
8.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 30.1 per 100K
Dentists
4.3
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
10.7
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 Chenango County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Chenango | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.1% | 33.0% | 37.6% | 3.1 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 9.3% | 9.2% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.2% | 30.0% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 22.7% | 21.0% | 24.1% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Chenango | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.7% | 13.6% | 16.3% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 19.2% | 18.8% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.7% | 24.5% | 27.0% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Chenango | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.6% | 78.3% | 74.9% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 59.1% | 62.2% | 57.3% | 3.1 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.8% | 77.2% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Chenango | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.9% | 17.3% | 18.6% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.4% | 38.6% | 37.3% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Chenango County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Chenango County Primary Care Access Trails State and National Figures
Health data brief for Chenango County, New York.
Primary care provider availability in Chenango County is 30 per 100,000 residents, a figure representing less than half of the national median of 70 per 100,000. This provider density is also lower than the distribution seen across New York state. For long-term outcomes, the life expectancy for residents in the county is 74.9 years, which is shorter than the New York state average of 77.9 years and the national average of 77 years. Additionally, 17.3% of the adult population reports being in poor or fair health, which is slightly higher than the national average of 17%. The county’s uninsured rate stands at 4.8%, a figure lower than the New York state average of 5.3% and the national rate of 10%. Access to mental health care involves 192 providers per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
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.