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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Greene County residents seeking coverage or better rates should visit nystateofhealth.ny.gov to compare plans side-by-side. Many people qualify for tax credits that make premiums more affordable.
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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.