Putnam County Health Data
Putnam County, New York
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
97/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
81.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
81.6 yr
State avg 77.9 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.4%
State avg 5.3%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
53
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
479
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
12.4%
State avg 15.5%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
29.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 53.1 per 100K
Dentists
9.2
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
20.4
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 Putnam County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Putnam | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 27.3% | 33.0% | 37.6% | 5.7 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 7.7% | 9.2% | 11.2% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 25.5% | 30.0% | 33.5% | 4.5 pts better than state |
| Depression | 18.5% | 21.0% | 24.1% | 2.5 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Putnam | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 9.6% | 13.6% | 16.3% | 4.0 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 19.6% | 18.8% | 17.8% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.4% | 24.5% | 27.0% | 4.1 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Putnam | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.0% | 78.3% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 69.1% | 62.2% | 57.3% | 6.9 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 79.1% | 77.2% | 73.3% | 1.9 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Putnam | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 14.9% | 17.3% | 18.6% | 2.4 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.8% | 38.6% | 37.3% | 1.8 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Putnam 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
Putnam County Life Expectancy Reaches 81.6 Years
Health data brief for Putnam County, New York.
Putnam County’s life expectancy is 81.6 years, which is significantly higher than the New York state average of 77.9 years and the national average of 77 years. The county also reports a mental health provider ratio of 479 per 100,000 residents, nearly doubling the national median of 250. In contrast, the primary care provider ratio is 53 per 100,000, which is lower than the national median of 70. The percentage of adults reporting poor or fair health is 12.4%, which is lower than the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate is 4.4%, a figure lower than the state average (5.3%) and the national average (10%). 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.