Cortland County Health Data
Cortland County, New York
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
76/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
76.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.2 yr
State avg 77.9 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.7%
State avg 5.3%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
37
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
428
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
16.3%
State avg 15.5%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
32.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 36.7 per 100K
Dentists
4.3
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
47.4
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 Cortland County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Cortland | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.3% | 33.0% | 37.6% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.6% | 9.2% | 11.2% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.0% | 30.0% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 23.4% | 21.0% | 24.1% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Cortland | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.4% | 13.6% | 16.3% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 19.7% | 18.8% | 17.8% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.9% | 24.5% | 27.0% | 0.6 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Cortland | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.1% | 78.3% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 61.1% | 62.2% | 57.3% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.2% | 77.2% | 73.3% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Cortland | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.2% | 17.3% | 18.6% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.1% | 38.6% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Cortland County nationally on depression.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Cortland County Mental Health Provider Availability Outpaces National Median
Health data brief for Cortland County, New York.
Cortland County has 428 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a figure that is significantly higher than the national median of 250 per 100,000. This high provider density is a standout metric for the region. In contrast, primary care provider access is 37 per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Life expectancy for the county is 76.2 years, which is shorter than the New York state average of 77.9 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate in Cortland County is 4.7%, which is lower than the state average of 5.3% and less than half of the 10% national average. About 16.3% of the adult population reports poor or fair health, a rate that is slightly lower than 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.