Jefferson County Health Data
Jefferson County, New York
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
77/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
77.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.3 yr
State avg 77.9 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.8%
State avg 5.3%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
51
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
248
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.3%
State avg 15.5%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
11.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 50.7 per 100K
Dentists
3.4
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
22.4
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 Jefferson County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Jefferson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.8% | 33.0% | 37.6% | 5.8 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 9.7% | 9.2% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.3% | 30.0% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 20.6% | 21.0% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Jefferson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.8% | 13.6% | 16.3% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 20.6% | 18.8% | 17.8% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.5% | 24.5% | 27.0% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Jefferson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 79.2% | 78.3% | 74.9% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 57.7% | 62.2% | 57.3% | 4.5 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.9% | 77.2% | 73.3% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Jefferson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.6% | 17.3% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 43.2% | 38.6% | 37.3% | 4.6 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Jefferson County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Jefferson County Uninsured Rate Lower Than State Average
Health data brief for Jefferson County, New York.
Jefferson County reports an uninsured rate of 4.8%, which is lower than the New York state average of 5.3% and significantly lower than the national average of 10%. The county has a life expectancy of 77.3 years, which sits between the national average of 77 years and the state average of 77.9 years. About 17.3% of residents report being in poor or fair health, nearly matching the national average of 17%. Health provider ratios include 51 primary care providers per 100,000 and 248 mental health providers per 100,000. The primary care ratio is lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000, while the mental health ratio is essentially the same as the national median of 250 per 100,000. 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.