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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of New York County, NY?
New York County has a health score of 92/100, rated "Excellent." It ranks #10 out of 62 counties in New York (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.
What is the life expectancy in New York County?
Life expectancy in New York County is 83.0 years. The New York state average is 77.9 years, making New York County above the state average.
How does New York County health compare to the New York average?
New York County's health score of 92/100 is above the New York average of 81/100. Life expectancy is 83.0 years vs. the state average of 77.9 years. The uninsured rate is 4.7% vs. 5.3% statewide.
What health factors affect New York County?
Key health factors for New York County include: life expectancy (83.0 years), uninsured rate (4.7%), and primary care physician access (137:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 1,112:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is New York County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 92/100 ("Excellent"), New York County is one of the healthier counties in New York. Residents have a life expectancy of 83.0 years. 4.7% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is New York County healthier than the New York average?
New York County's health score of 92/100 exceeds the New York average of 81/100. Higher health scores often correlate with better access to healthcare providers, lower uninsured rates, higher median incomes, and environmental factors.

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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.