Delaware County Health Data
Delaware County, New York
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
78/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
76.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.7 yr
State avg 77.9 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.7%
State avg 5.3%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
38
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
158
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
15.4%
State avg 15.5%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
38.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 38.3 per 100K
Dentists
2.2
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
20.2
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 Delaware County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Delaware | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.4% | 33.0% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 9.2% | 9.2% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.8% | 30.0% | 33.5% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 22.3% | 21.0% | 24.1% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Delaware | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.4% | 13.6% | 16.3% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 19.7% | 18.8% | 17.8% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.3% | 24.5% | 27.0% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Delaware | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.8% | 78.3% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 60.9% | 62.2% | 57.3% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.9% | 77.2% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Delaware | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.3% | 17.3% | 18.6% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 41.9% | 38.6% | 37.3% | 3.3 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Delaware County nationally on short sleep duration.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Delaware County Mental Health Provider Ratio Trails National Median
Health data brief for Delaware County, New York.
Delaware County records 158 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. This provider ratio is one of the county's most distinctive deviations from national benchmarks. Primary care provider availability is 38 per 100,000 residents, also lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. The county’s life expectancy is 76.7 years, which is shorter than the New York state average of 77.9 years and the national average of 77 years. Additionally, 15.4% of residents report being in poor or fair health, which is a lower rate than the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate in the county is 5.7%, which is higher than the New York state average of 5.3% but significantly lower than the 10% national average. 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.