Fulton County Health Data
Fulton County, New York
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
18.5%
State avg 15.5%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
22.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 32.0 per 100K
Dentists
13.3
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
18.9
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 Fulton County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Fulton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.5% | 33.0% | 37.6% | 2.5 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 9.5% | 9.2% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.3% | 30.0% | 33.5% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 23.0% | 21.0% | 24.1% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Fulton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.2% | 13.6% | 16.3% | 2.6 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.9% | 18.8% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.7% | 24.5% | 27.0% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Fulton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.7% | 78.3% | 74.9% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 55.4% | 62.2% | 57.3% | 6.8 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 77.6% | 77.2% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Fulton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.1% | 17.3% | 18.6% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 41.5% | 38.6% | 37.3% | 2.9 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Fulton 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
Fulton County Life Expectancy Trails State and National Averages
Health data brief for Fulton County, New York.
Life expectancy in Fulton County is 75.0 years, which is nearly three years shorter than the New York state average of 77.9 years and below the national average of 77 years. Other data points show that the uninsured rate is 5.8%, which is slightly higher than the state average of 5.3% but remains lower than the national average of 10%. Residents reporting poor or fair health make up 18.5% of the population, a figure above the national average of 17%. Access to care includes 32 primary care providers per 100,000 residents and 264 mental health providers per 100,000. The primary care provider ratio is less than half the national median of 70 per 100,000, while the mental health provider ratio is slightly above 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.