Hamilton County Health Data
Hamilton County, New York
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
70/100
Average
Life Expectancy
78.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.4 yr
State avg 77.9 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.6%
State avg 5.3%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
39
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
59
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
16.5%
State avg 15.5%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
39.2
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 Hamilton County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Hamilton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 30.8% | 33.0% | 37.6% | 2.2 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.5% | 9.2% | 11.2% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.5% | 30.0% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 22.2% | 21.0% | 24.1% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Hamilton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.2% | 13.6% | 16.3% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 19.8% | 18.8% | 17.8% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.7% | 24.5% | 27.0% | 0.8 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Hamilton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.8% | 78.3% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 60.1% | 62.2% | 57.3% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.5% | 77.2% | 73.3% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Hamilton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.0% | 17.3% | 18.6% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.7% | 38.6% | 37.3% | 0.9 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Hamilton County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Hamilton County Uninsured Rate Higher Than State Average
Health data brief for Hamilton County, New York.
The uninsured rate in Hamilton County is 8.6%, which is notably higher than the New York state average of 5.3%, though it remains lower than the national average of 10%. In terms of provider access, the county has 59 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is about one-fourth of the national median of 250 per 100,000. The primary care provider ratio is 39 per 100,000, lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Life expectancy in the county is 78.4 years, which is higher than both the state average of 77.9 years and the national average of 77 years. Residents reporting poor or fair health constitute 16.5% of the population, slightly below the national average of 17%. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Hamilton 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 Hamilton 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.