New York County Health Data
New York County, New York
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
92/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
83.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
83.0 yr
State avg 77.9 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.7%
State avg 5.3%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
137
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
1112
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
15.2%
State avg 15.5%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
32.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 136.9 per 100K
Dentists
6.6
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
17.8
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 New York County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | New York | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 19.5% | 33.0% | 37.6% | 13.5 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.4% | 9.2% | 11.2% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 25.8% | 30.0% | 33.5% | 4.2 pts better than state |
| Depression | 18.6% | 21.0% | 24.1% | 2.4 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | New York | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 8.5% | 13.6% | 16.3% | 5.1 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 21.7% | 18.8% | 17.8% | 2.9 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.0% | 24.5% | 27.0% | 4.5 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | New York | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 79.2% | 78.3% | 74.9% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 64.5% | 62.2% | 57.3% | 2.3 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 80.6% | 77.2% | 73.3% | 3.4 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | New York | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 14.8% | 17.3% | 18.6% | 2.5 pts better than state |
| 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 New York County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Mental health provider concentration in Manhattan is four times national median
Health data brief for New York County, New York.
New York County has 1,112 mental health providers for every 100,000 residents, more than four times the national median of 250 per 100,000. Primary care provider density is also high at 137 per 100,000 residents, compared to the national median of 70. Life expectancy in the county is 83.0 years, which is much higher than the state average of 77.9 years and the national average of 77 years. About 15.2% of adults report being in poor or fair health, which is lower than the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate stands at 4.7%, which is lower than the state average of 5.3% and the national rate of 10%. Data is compiled from the CDC 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.