Essex County Health Data
Essex County, New York
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
86/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
78.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.4 yr
State avg 77.9 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.4%
State avg 5.3%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
51
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
204
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
14.7%
State avg 15.5%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
18.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 51.0 per 100K
Dentists
13.5
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
16.2
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 Essex County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Essex | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.7% | 33.0% | 37.6% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 8.5% | 9.2% | 11.2% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.5% | 30.0% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 22.3% | 21.0% | 24.1% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Essex | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.0% | 13.6% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 20.1% | 18.8% | 17.8% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.4% | 24.5% | 27.0% | 1.1 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Essex | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.1% | 78.3% | 74.9% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 62.2% | 62.2% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 79.2% | 77.2% | 73.3% | 2.0 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Essex | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.5% | 17.3% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.4% | 38.6% | 37.3% | 2.2 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Essex County nationally on short sleep duration.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Essex County Life Expectancy Surpasses State and National Benchmarks
Health data brief for Essex County, New York.
Life expectancy in Essex County is 78.4 years, which is longer than both the New York state average of 77.9 years and the national average of 77 years. This metric is a standout data point for the county. The percentage of adults reporting poor or fair health is 14.7%, which is lower than the national average of 17%. The county’s uninsured rate is 5.4%, which is slightly higher than the New York state average of 5.3% but remains lower than the national average of 10%. Regarding healthcare access, the county has 51 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a figure lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Additionally, mental health provider availability is 204 per 100,000 residents, which is lower 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.