Fulton County Health Data
Fulton County, New York
Health Score
63/100
Average
Life Expectancy
75.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.0 yr
State avg 77.9 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.8%
State avg 5.3%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
32
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
264
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Fulton County, New York
Fulton County faces significant health challenges
At 75.0 years, Fulton County's life expectancy falls 3.2 years below the U.S. average of 78.2 years—one of the steepest gaps among the counties examined. A 18.5% poor or fair health rate further underscores higher disease and disability burden.
Among New York's lowest life expectancy counties
Fulton County's 75.0-year life expectancy trails New York's 77.9-year state average by nearly 3 years, placing it in the lower quartile statewide. This gap reflects persistent barriers to health and healthcare access in the county.
Struggling compared to surrounding counties
Fulton County's 75.0-year life expectancy is 2.4 years below Hamilton County and 2.3 years below both Franklin and Jefferson counties. The county also has the fewest primary care providers (32 per 100K) among its peer group.
Healthcare access remains limited
Fulton County's 5.8% uninsured rate is already above the state average of 5.3%, and the county struggles with provider shortages—just 32 primary care providers and 264 mental health providers per 100,000 residents. This combination creates real delays in accessing care.
Take the first step toward better health
Uninsured Fulton County residents can apply for coverage through the New York State of Health marketplace at nystateofhealth.ny.gov. Many qualify for subsidies that lower premiums and out-of-pocket costs significantly.
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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.