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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Lewis County, NY?
Lewis County has a health score of 86/100, rated "Excellent." It ranks #23 out of 62 counties in New York (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.
What is the life expectancy in Lewis County?
Life expectancy in Lewis County is 78.9 years. The New York state average is 77.9 years, making Lewis County above the state average.
How does Lewis County health compare to the New York average?
Lewis County's health score of 86/100 is above the New York average of 81/100. Life expectancy is 78.9 years vs. the state average of 77.9 years. The uninsured rate is 5.4% vs. 5.3% statewide.
What health factors affect Lewis County?
Key health factors for Lewis County include: life expectancy (78.9 years), uninsured rate (5.4%), and primary care physician access (68:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 215:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Lewis County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 86/100 ("Excellent"), Lewis County is one of the healthier counties in New York. Residents have a life expectancy of 78.9 years. 5.4% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Lewis County healthier than the New York average?
Lewis County's health score of 86/100 exceeds the New York average of 81/100. Higher health scores often correlate with better access to healthcare providers, lower uninsured rates, higher median incomes, and environmental factors.

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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.