Genesee County Health Data
Genesee County, New York
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
15.6%
State avg 15.5%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
29.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 31.1 per 100K
Dentists
6.9
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
13.8
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 Genesee County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Genesee | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 30.1% | 33.0% | 37.6% | 2.9 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.5% | 9.2% | 11.2% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.8% | 30.0% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 22.3% | 21.0% | 24.1% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Genesee | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 13.9% | 13.6% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 19.2% | 18.8% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.3% | 24.5% | 27.0% | 1.2 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Genesee | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.0% | 78.3% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 61.5% | 62.2% | 57.3% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.6% | 77.2% | 73.3% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Genesee | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.9% | 17.3% | 18.6% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.0% | 38.6% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Genesee County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Genesee County Primary Care Access Lower Than National Median
Health data brief for Genesee County, New York.
The availability of primary care providers in Genesee County is 31 per 100,000 residents, which is less than half the national median of 70 per 100,000. By contrast, the uninsured rate in the county is 4.4%, which is lower than both the state average of 5.3% and the national average of 10%. The county's life expectancy is 77.4 years, slightly below the state average of 77.9 years but above the national average of 77 years. Additionally, 15.6% of residents report poor or fair health, which is lower than the national average of 17%. Mental health providers are available at a rate of 202 per 100,000, below the national median of 250 per 100,000. These statistics are based on federal and state data collections. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
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.