Genesee County Health Data
Genesee County, New York
Health Score
83/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
77.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.4 yr
State avg 77.9 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.4%
State avg 5.3%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
31
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
202
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Genesee County, New York
Genesee County keeps pace with national averages
At 77.4 years, Genesee County's life expectancy is just 0.8 years below the U.S. average of 78.2 years. The county's 15.6% poor or fair health rate is notably better than the national median, reflecting a relatively healthy population.
Slightly below state average but competitive
Genesee County's 77.4-year life expectancy trails New York's 77.9-year average by just 0.5 years, placing it near the state median. The county ranks in the healthier half of New York's 62 counties overall.
A healthier profile among regional peers
Genesee County's 77.4-year life expectancy matches Herkimer County and exceeds Fulton County's 75.0 years by a significant margin. Its 15.6% poor or fair health rate is the best in its peer group, suggesting stronger overall wellness.
Good insurance coverage, modest provider base
Genesee County's 4.4% uninsured rate is the lowest among the eight counties and well below the 5.3% state average. However, with 31 primary care and 202 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, the county has room to expand specialist access.
Maintain your coverage this year
Most Genesee County residents already have insurance, but if you're uninsured or facing a life change, renew or enroll at nystateofhealth.ny.gov. Annual open enrollment runs through January 31st each year.
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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.