Monroe County Health Data
Monroe County, New York
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
92/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
78.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.2 yr
State avg 77.9 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.2%
State avg 5.3%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
107
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
383
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
12.0%
State avg 15.5%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
25.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 107.4 per 100K
Dentists
4.5
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
14.7
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 Monroe County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Monroe | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 31.8% | 33.0% | 37.6% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.6% | 9.2% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.1% | 30.0% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 22.6% | 21.0% | 24.1% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Monroe | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 12.1% | 13.6% | 16.3% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 19.0% | 18.8% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.5% | 24.5% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Monroe | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.8% | 78.3% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 69.4% | 62.2% | 57.3% | 7.2 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 79.5% | 77.2% | 73.3% | 2.3 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Monroe | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.2% | 17.3% | 18.6% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 35.8% | 38.6% | 37.3% | 2.8 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Monroe County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Monroe County mental health provider ratio significantly exceeds national median
Health data brief for Monroe County, New York.
Monroe County has 383 mental health providers for every 100,000 residents, a figure that is higher than the national median of 250 per 100,000. Access to other professional services also shows high density, with 107 primary care providers per 100,000 people, which is higher than the national median of 70. The life expectancy for county residents is 78.2 years, which is higher than the New York state average of 77.9 years and the national average of 77 years. Only 12.0% of adults in Monroe County report poor or fair health, lower than the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate in the county is 4.2%, lower than the state average of 5.3% and the national rate of 10%. Health data is reported verbatim from federal and state health registries. 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.