Orange County Health Data
Orange County, New York
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
14.2%
State avg 15.5%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
16.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 66.7 per 100K
Dentists
5.0
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
12.1
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 Orange County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Orange | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.4% | 33.0% | 37.6% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.1% | 9.2% | 11.2% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.6% | 30.0% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 18.2% | 21.0% | 24.1% | 2.8 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Orange | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 12.2% | 13.6% | 16.3% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.9% | 18.8% | 17.8% | 2.9 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.6% | 24.5% | 27.0% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Orange | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.3% | 78.3% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 65.7% | 62.2% | 57.3% | 3.5 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 80.2% | 77.2% | 73.3% | 3.0 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Orange | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.5% | 17.3% | 18.6% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.4% | 38.6% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Orange County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Orange County Uninsured Rate Is Higher Than State Average
Health data brief for Orange County, New York.
Orange County’s uninsured rate stands at 5.5%, which is higher than the New York state average of 5.3%. However, this remains lower than the national uninsured average of 10%. The county reports a life expectancy of 78.8 years, which is higher than both the state average (77.9 years) and the national average (77 years). In terms of clinical access, there are 67 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, just under the national median of 70. The mental health provider ratio is 282 per 100,000, which is higher than the national median of 250. Approximately 14.2% of residents report poor or fair health, which is a lower percentage than the national average of 17%. Explore state-level data.
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.