Greene County Health Data

Greene County, New York

Health Score

84/100

Excellent

Life Expectancy

77.6 yr

Uninsured Rate

5.0%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

77.6 yr

State avg 77.9 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

5.0%

State avg 5.3%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

29

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

104

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Greene County, New York

Greene County matches national life expectancy

At 77.6 years, Greene County's life expectancy is only 0.6 years below the U.S. average of 78.2 years. The county's 15.0% poor or fair health rate is among the best of the eight counties examined.

Performing near state health benchmarks

Greene County's 77.6-year life expectancy sits 0.3 years below New York's 77.9-year state average, placing it squarely in the middle of the statewide distribution. The county ranks as a healthy mid-tier performer in New York.

A solid performer in its region

Greene County's 77.6-year life expectancy is competitive with Hamilton County (78.4 years) and exceeds Fulton County (75.0 years) by a clear margin. Its 15.0% poor or fair health rate ties it with Herkimer County as one of the region's healthiest.

Strong insurance coverage, limited specialty providers

Greene County's 5.0% uninsured rate is just below the state average of 5.3%, indicating good insurance penetration. However, with only 29 primary care providers and just 104 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, specialty care access is a challenge.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Greene County, NY?
Greene County has a health score of 84/100, rated "Excellent." It ranks #27 out of 62 counties in New York (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.
What is the life expectancy in Greene County?
Life expectancy in Greene County is 77.6 years. The New York state average is 77.9 years, making Greene County below the state average.
How does Greene County health compare to the New York average?
Greene County's health score of 84/100 is above the New York average of 81/100. Life expectancy is 77.6 years vs. the state average of 77.9 years. The uninsured rate is 5.0% vs. 5.3% statewide.
What health factors affect Greene County?
Key health factors for Greene County include: life expectancy (77.6 years), uninsured rate (5.0%), and primary care physician access (29:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 104:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Greene County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 84/100 ("Excellent"), Greene County is one of the healthier counties in New York. Residents have a life expectancy of 77.6 years. 5.0% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Greene County healthier than the New York average?
Greene County's health score of 84/100 exceeds the New York average of 81/100. Higher health scores often correlate with better access to healthcare providers, lower uninsured rates, higher median incomes, and environmental factors. Greene County has better primary care access (29:1 ratio) than the state average (60:1).

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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.