Orange County Health Data
Orange County, New York
Health Score
88/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
78.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.8 yr
State avg 77.9 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.5%
State avg 5.3%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
67
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
282
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Orange County, New York
Orange exceeds national longevity
At 78.8 years, Orange County's life expectancy sits nearly a full year above the U.S. average of 78.9 years. The county's 14.2% poor or fair health rate slightly exceeds the national 13.4%, indicating room for health improvement.
Healthy above state baseline
Orange County's 78.8-year life expectancy surpasses New York State's 77.9-year average by 0.9 years. However, its 5.5% uninsured rate slightly exceeds the state's 5.3%, suggesting some residents still lack coverage.
Strong performer among peers
Orange's 78.8-year life expectancy beats Oneida (76.3) and Oswego (76.2) significantly but trails Ontario (79.8) by a year. With 67 primary care providers per 100,000, Orange offers moderate access, though mental health services at 282 per 100,000 remain solid.
Coverage gaps persist despite strength
Orange County's 5.5% uninsured rate means roughly 1 in 18 residents lacks health insurance—slightly higher than the state average. With 67 primary care providers per 100,000, primary care access is adequate but not abundant.
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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.