Queens County Health Data
Queens County, New York
Health Score
75/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
81.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
81.2 yr
State avg 77.9 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.7%
State avg 5.3%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
59
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
212
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Queens County, New York
Queens lives longer than most Americans
At 81.2 years, Queens County residents live nearly 6 years longer than the U.S. average of 75.4 years. Only 16.2% report poor or fair health, roughly matching the national rate of 16%, signaling a population in relatively strong overall health.
Queens leads New York in longevity
Queens residents live 3.3 years longer than the New York state average of 77.9 years, placing it among the state's healthiest counties. The county's poor/fair health rate of 16.2% aligns with statewide trends, showing Queens performs above typical state outcomes.
Queens outpaces most regional peers
Queens' 81.2-year life expectancy beats Rockland County (81.0) and Saratoga County (80.3), though it faces higher uninsured rates at 8.7% compared to Saratoga's 3.8%. Mental health providers are abundant at 212 per 100,000, though primary care access lags at 59 per 100,000.
Insurance gaps persist in diverse county
Queens' uninsured rate of 8.7% exceeds New York's average of 5.3%, affecting nearly 1 in 11 residents and suggesting barriers in a county with significant immigrant and low-income populations. While mental health providers are well-distributed, primary care availability at 59 per 100,000 falls below optimal levels for a dense, diverse urban area.
Explore affordable health coverage now
With 8.7% of Queens residents uninsured, exploring coverage options through New York's health marketplace or Medicaid expansion could lower costs and improve access to preventive care. Check ny.gov/health or call 311 to find enrollment assistance in your language.
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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.