Clinton County Health Data
Clinton County, New York
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
79/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
77.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.8 yr
State avg 77.9 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.1%
State avg 5.3%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
80
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
364
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.1%
State avg 15.5%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
20.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 80.4 per 100K
Dentists
3.8
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
16.5
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 Clinton County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Clinton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.8% | 33.0% | 37.6% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 9.1% | 9.2% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.5% | 30.0% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 23.5% | 21.0% | 24.1% | 2.5 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Clinton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.2% | 13.6% | 16.3% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.1% | 18.8% | 17.8% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.9% | 24.5% | 27.0% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Clinton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.0% | 78.3% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 58.6% | 62.2% | 57.3% | 3.6 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.1% | 77.2% | 73.3% | 4.1 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Clinton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.7% | 17.3% | 18.6% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.3% | 38.6% | 37.3% | 2.3 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Clinton County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Clinton County Mental Health Provider Ratio Exceeds National Benchmarks
Health data brief for Clinton County, New York.
Clinton County has 364 mental health providers for every 100,000 residents, a ratio that is higher than the national median of 250 per 100,000. This availability is one of the most distinctive markers for the county compared to state and national norms. The density of primary care providers is 80 per 100,000 residents, which also surpasses the national median of 70 per 100,000. Regarding general health status, 17.1% of adults report being in poor or fair health, closely matching the national average of 17%. The county’s life expectancy is 77.8 years, which is nearly identical to the New York state average of 77.9 years and slightly higher than the national average of 77 years. Additionally, the uninsured rate is 5.1%, which is lower than the New York state average of 5.3% and approximately half the national average of 10%. 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.