Columbia County Health Data
Columbia County, New York
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
89/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
79.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
79.2 yr
State avg 77.9 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.5%
State avg 5.3%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
41
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
248
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
14.2%
State avg 15.5%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
26.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 40.5 per 100K
Dentists
13.1
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
18.0
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 Columbia County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Columbia | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 30.7% | 33.0% | 37.6% | 2.3 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.5% | 9.2% | 11.2% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.6% | 30.0% | 33.5% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Depression | 21.1% | 21.0% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Columbia | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 12.9% | 13.6% | 16.3% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 19.2% | 18.8% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.3% | 24.5% | 27.0% | 2.2 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Columbia | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.7% | 78.3% | 74.9% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 64.7% | 62.2% | 57.3% | 2.5 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 78.5% | 77.2% | 73.3% | 1.3 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Columbia | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.6% | 17.3% | 18.6% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.5% | 38.6% | 37.3% | 2.1 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Columbia County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Columbia County Primary Care Provider Density Ranks Below National Median
Health data brief for Columbia County, New York.
Columbia County records 41 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a figure lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. This lower provider ratio contrasts with the county's life expectancy of 79.2 years, which is longer than both the New York state average of 77.9 years and the national average of 77 years. About 14.2% of adults in the county report being in poor or fair health, which is lower than the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate stands at 5.5%, which is slightly higher than the New York state average of 5.3% but remains lower than the national rate of 10%. For specialized services, the mental health provider ratio is 248 per 100,000 residents, aligning with 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.