Dutchess County Health Data
Dutchess County, New York
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
93/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
79.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
79.3 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
71
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
348
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
13.1%
State avg 15.5%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
32.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 71.0 per 100K
Dentists
11.1
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
17.8
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 Dutchess County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Dutchess | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 28.5% | 33.0% | 37.6% | 4.5 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.3% | 9.2% | 11.2% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.2% | 30.0% | 33.5% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Depression | 19.6% | 21.0% | 24.1% | 1.4 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Dutchess | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 11.3% | 13.6% | 16.3% | 2.3 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.0% | 18.8% | 17.8% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.7% | 24.5% | 27.0% | 3.8 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Dutchess | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.8% | 78.3% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 67.7% | 62.2% | 57.3% | 5.5 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 77.2% | 77.2% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Dutchess | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 15.9% | 17.3% | 18.6% | 1.4 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 Dutchess 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
Dutchess County Reports One of the State's Lowest Poor Health Rates
Health data brief for Dutchess County, New York.
In Dutchess County, 13.1% of adults report being in poor or fair health, a rate that is significantly lower than the national average of 17%. This health status indicator is the most distinctive metric for the county compared to broader averages. Life expectancy in the region is 79.3 years, which is longer than the New York state average of 77.9 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 4.7%, tracking lower than the state average of 5.3% and less than half of the national 10% rate. For medical services, there are 71 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, matching the national median of 70 per 100,000. Mental health provider availability is 348 per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national median of 250 per 100,000. 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.