Orleans County Health Data
Orleans County, New York
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
81/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
76.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.9 yr
State avg 77.9 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.7%
State avg 5.3%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
8
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
77
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
15.0%
State avg 15.5%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
22.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 7.5 per 100K
Dentists
2.5
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
5.0
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 Orleans County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Orleans | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.8% | 33.0% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 9.3% | 9.2% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.3% | 30.0% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 21.6% | 21.0% | 24.1% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Orleans | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.9% | 13.6% | 16.3% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.8% | 18.8% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.8% | 24.5% | 27.0% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Orleans | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.6% | 78.3% | 74.9% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 61.9% | 62.2% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.3% | 77.2% | 73.3% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Orleans | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.7% | 17.3% | 18.6% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.0% | 38.6% | 37.3% | 0.6 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Orleans County nationally on current cigarette smoking.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Orleans County Primary Care Provider Ratio Trails National Median
Health data brief for Orleans County, New York.
Orleans County has 8 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a number significantly lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. This provider ratio is accompanied by a mental health provider ratio of 77 per 100,000, which also falls below the national median of 250. The county’s life expectancy is 76.9 years, slightly lower than the state average of 77.9 years and the national average of 77 years. Regarding insurance coverage, 5.7% of the population is uninsured, which is higher than the New York state average (5.3%) but lower than the national average (10%). Finally, 15.0% of the population reports poor or fair health, compared to the national average of 17%. 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.