Montgomery County Health Data
Montgomery County, New York
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
63/100
Average
Life Expectancy
75.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.2 yr
State avg 77.9 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.0%
State avg 5.3%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
53
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
103
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
19.4%
State avg 15.5%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
70.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 52.5 per 100K
Dentists
22.2
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
38.4
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 Montgomery County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Montgomery | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.9% | 33.0% | 37.6% | 5.9 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 9.5% | 9.2% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.5% | 30.0% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 22.2% | 21.0% | 24.1% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Montgomery | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.5% | 13.6% | 16.3% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 19.0% | 18.8% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.4% | 24.5% | 27.0% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Montgomery | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.8% | 78.3% | 74.9% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 56.5% | 62.2% | 57.3% | 5.7 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 77.4% | 77.2% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Montgomery | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.1% | 17.3% | 18.6% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 43.4% | 38.6% | 37.3% | 4.8 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Montgomery County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Montgomery County reports higher rate of fair or poor health
Health data brief for Montgomery County, New York.
In Montgomery County, 19.4% of adults report being in poor or fair health, a rate higher than the national average of 17%. This health outcome aligns with a life expectancy of 75.2 years, which is lower than the New York state average of 77.9 years and the national average of 77 years. Provider availability includes 53 primary care providers per 100,000 residents and 103 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, both of which are lower than the national medians of 70 and 250, respectively. Despite these figures, the uninsured rate remains low at 5.0%, which is lower than the state average of 5.3% and the national average of 10%. All reported numbers are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings and the National Plan & Provider Enumeration System. 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.