Madison County Health Data
Madison County, New York
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
90/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
78.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.4 yr
State avg 77.9 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.1%
State avg 5.3%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
74
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
248
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
14.4%
State avg 15.5%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
23.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 73.9 per 100K
Dentists
8.9
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
10.4
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 Madison County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Madison | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.2% | 33.0% | 37.6% | 4.2 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 8.3% | 9.2% | 11.2% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.1% | 30.0% | 33.5% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Depression | 22.3% | 21.0% | 24.1% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Madison | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 13.4% | 13.6% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 19.3% | 18.8% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.6% | 24.5% | 27.0% | 2.9 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Madison | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.7% | 78.3% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 62.7% | 62.2% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 71.1% | 77.2% | 73.3% | 6.1 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Madison | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.7% | 17.3% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.3% | 38.6% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Madison County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Madison County uninsured rate stays well below national and state averages
Health data brief for Madison County, New York.
The uninsured rate in Madison County is 4.1%, which is lower than the New York state average of 5.3% and significantly lower than the national average of 10%. Local health data shows that 14.4% of adults report being in poor or fair health, a rate lower than the 17% seen nationally. Life expectancy in the county is 78.4 years, which is higher than the state average of 77.9 years and the national average of 77 years. In terms of professional availability, there are 74 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, slightly above the national median of 70. Mental health care is available at a rate of 248 providers per 100,000 people, which is nearly identical to the national median of 250. These statistics are based on reporting from the CDC and HHS. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
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.