Greene County Health Data
Greene County, New York
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
15.0%
State avg 15.5%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
25.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 28.9 per 100K
Dentists
6.3
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
23.1
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 Greene County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Greene | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.5% | 33.0% | 37.6% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 8.9% | 9.2% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.7% | 30.0% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 21.7% | 21.0% | 24.1% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Greene | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 13.9% | 13.6% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 20.2% | 18.8% | 17.8% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.2% | 24.5% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Greene | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.1% | 78.3% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 62.8% | 62.2% | 57.3% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.5% | 77.2% | 73.3% | 2.7 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Greene | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.4% | 17.3% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.4% | 38.6% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Greene County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Greene County Mental Health Provider Access Below National Median
Health data brief for Greene County, New York.
Mental health provider availability in Greene County is 104 per 100,000 residents, which is less than half the national median of 250 per 100,000. Regarding other metrics, the county reports a life expectancy of 77.6 years, nearly matching the state average of 77.9 years and exceeding the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 5.0%, which is lower than the state average of 5.3% and half the national average of 10%. The percentage of residents in poor or fair health is 15.0%, lower than the national average of 17%. Primary care provider availability is 29 per 100,000 residents, which is significantly lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Greene County, New York
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Greene County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.