Kings County Health Data
Kings County, New York
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Kings County, New York
Kings County leads the nation on life expectancy
At 80.1 years, Kings County's life expectancy is 1.9 years above the U.S. average of 78.2 years—the highest in this eight-county group and well above national norms. The county's 17.0% poor or fair health rate shows strong overall population health despite urban density.
New York's life expectancy champion
Kings County's 80.1-year life expectancy exceeds New York's 77.9-year state average by 2.2 years, placing it among the state's healthiest counties. This exceptional performance reflects Brooklyn's diverse resources and robust healthcare infrastructure.
Far outpaces regional peer group
Kings County's 80.1-year life expectancy exceeds every other county in this group by at least 1.7 years, with the next-highest being Hamilton County at 78.4 years. The county's 63 primary care providers and 313 mental health providers per 100K far exceed rural peers.
Dense urban provider network, elevated uninsured rate
Kings County's 6.5% uninsured rate is above the state average of 5.3%, though access to providers is exceptional—63 primary care and 313 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, by far the highest in this group. Urban density ensures proximity to care despite insurance gaps.
Navigate coverage options in Kings County
With New York's most robust provider network, Kings County residents who are uninsured should enroll immediately at nystateofhealth.ny.gov. Subsidies and Medicaid eligibility help make coverage affordable in this high-cost urban market.
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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.