New York County Health Data
New York County, New York
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in New York County, New York
New York County sets the global health standard
At 83.0 years, New York County (Manhattan) residents live longer than residents of most developed nations, exceeding the U.S. average of 76.4 years by 6.6 years. Despite this, 15.2% report poor or fair health, suggesting wealth and access coexist with health inequality.
Highest life expectancy in New York State
New York County's 83.0-year life expectancy is the highest in the state, surpassing New York's average of 77.9 years by 5.1 years. This reflects Manhattan's concentration of world-class medical institutions and affluent populations with robust healthcare access.
Manhattan vastly outpaces regional peers
New York County's 83.0-year life expectancy is 4.7 years higher than Nassau County's 81.3 and more than 7 years ahead of Montgomery and Niagara counties. With 137 primary care and an extraordinary 1,112 mental health providers per 100K, Manhattan's provider density is unmatched.
Dense provider network serves diverse population
New York County's 4.7% uninsured rate is below the state average, yet the 15.2% poor/fair health rate reflects pockets of vulnerability within Manhattan's diverse neighborhoods. The extraordinary 1,112 mental health providers per 100K indicates robust behavioral health infrastructure catering to the city's high-stress environment.
Coverage gaps persist even in Manhattan
New York County's 4.7% uninsured rate means thousands of residents remain exposed to financial hardship from medical emergencies—don't assume insurance will find you. Visit New York State of Health now to enroll or verify coverage, and help uninsured neighbors access care.
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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.