Lewis County Health Data
Lewis County, New York
Health Score
86/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
78.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.9 yr
State avg 77.9 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.4%
State avg 5.3%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
68
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
215
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Lewis County, New York
Lewis County outlives most Americans
At 78.9 years, Lewis County residents live longer than the U.S. average of 76.4 years—a meaningful edge in longevity. Yet 15.6% of residents report poor or fair health, slightly above national norms, suggesting quality of life varies across the county.
Above-average health for upstate New York
Lewis County's 78.9-year life expectancy exceeds New York's statewide average of 77.9 years, ranking it solidly in the middle tier of the state's 62 counties. This positions the county ahead of many rural peers but behind New York's wealthiest regions.
Health outcomes vary across central New York
Lewis County's 78.9-year life expectancy sits between Madison County (78.4) and Livingston County (79.4), but lags behind Monroe County's 78.2 years in poor/fair health rates at 15.6% versus Monroe's 12.0%. Mental health provider access is robust at 215 per 100K, exceeding most neighboring counties.
Low uninsured rates, moderate provider access
Just 5.4% of Lewis County residents lack health insurance, nearly matching the state average of 5.3%, yet primary care provider availability at 68 per 100K is below state demand. This means many residents have coverage but may face travel time to see a doctor.
Ensure your family has health coverage
With 5.4% of Lewis County uninsured, verify your plan annually through your employer or the New York State of Health marketplace. If costs are a barrier, explore income-based subsidies—they've helped thousands of New Yorkers stay covered without breaking the bank.
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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.