Livingston County Health Data
Livingston County, New York
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
89/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
79.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
79.4 yr
State avg 77.9 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.3%
State avg 5.3%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
46
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
157
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
15.3%
State avg 15.5%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
34.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 45.5 per 100K
Dentists
9.7
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
9.7
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 Livingston County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Livingston | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 31.9% | 33.0% | 37.6% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.5% | 9.2% | 11.2% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.9% | 30.0% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 21.6% | 21.0% | 24.1% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Livingston | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 13.3% | 13.6% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 20.5% | 18.8% | 17.8% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.4% | 24.5% | 27.0% | 2.1 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Livingston | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.7% | 78.3% | 74.9% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 61.9% | 62.2% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 79.0% | 77.2% | 73.3% | 1.8 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Livingston | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.3% | 17.3% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.4% | 38.6% | 37.3% | 2.2 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Livingston County nationally on short sleep duration.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Livingston County reports lower primary care provider density than national median
Health data brief for Livingston County, New York.
Livingston County has 46 primary care providers for every 100,000 residents. This concentration is lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000 and the New York state trends. The county's mental health provider ratio is 157 per 100,000, which also sits below the national median of 250. However, the county shows a life expectancy of 79.4 years, which is higher than the state average of 77.9 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 4.3%, which is lower than the state average of 5.3% and the national mark of 10%. Additionally, 15.3% of adults in the county report being in poor or fair health, compared to the 17% national average. These figures are compiled from the CDC and the National Plan & Provider Enumeration System. 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.