Kings County Health Data
Kings County, New York
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
80/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
80.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
80.1 yr
State avg 77.9 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.5%
State avg 5.3%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
63
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
313
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.0%
State avg 15.5%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
9.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 63.2 per 100K
Dentists
2.2
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
4.1
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 Kings County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Kings | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 25.0% | 33.0% | 37.6% | 8.0 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 11.1% | 9.2% | 11.2% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.8% | 30.0% | 33.5% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Depression | 16.3% | 21.0% | 24.1% | 4.7 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Kings | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 12.2% | 13.6% | 16.3% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.4% | 18.8% | 17.8% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.7% | 24.5% | 27.0% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Kings | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 79.4% | 78.3% | 74.9% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 59.8% | 62.2% | 57.3% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 77.8% | 77.2% | 73.3% | 0.6 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Kings | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 15.6% | 17.3% | 18.6% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.1% | 38.6% | 37.3% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Kings County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Kings County Life Expectancy Exceeds State and National Norms
Health data brief for Kings County, New York.
Life expectancy in Kings County is 80.1 years, which is higher than the New York state average of 77.9 years and three years longer than the national average of 77 years. The county reports an uninsured rate of 6.5%, higher than the state average of 5.3% but lower than the national average of 10%. Residents reporting poor or fair health represent 17.0% of the population, matching the national average. Access to care includes 63 primary care providers per 100,000 residents and 313 mental health providers per 100,000. The primary care provider ratio is slightly lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000, while the mental health provider ratio exceeds the national median of 250 per 100,000. Explore state-level data.
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.