Rensselaer County Health Data
Rensselaer County, New York
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
89/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
77.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.8 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
48
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
209
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
13.5%
State avg 15.5%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
24.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 48.1 per 100K
Dentists
1.2
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
29.3
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 Rensselaer County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Rensselaer | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 31.7% | 33.0% | 37.6% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.5% | 9.2% | 11.2% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.8% | 30.0% | 33.5% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Depression | 20.6% | 21.0% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Rensselaer | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 12.2% | 13.6% | 16.3% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.9% | 18.8% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.5% | 24.5% | 27.0% | 2.0 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Rensselaer | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.0% | 78.3% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 65.9% | 62.2% | 57.3% | 3.7 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.9% | 77.2% | 73.3% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Rensselaer | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.9% | 17.3% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 41.2% | 38.6% | 37.3% | 2.6 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Rensselaer 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
Primary Care Provider Access Lower in Rensselaer County
Health data brief for Rensselaer County, New York.
Primary care provider availability in Rensselaer County stands at 48 per 100,000 residents. This figure is lower than the national median of 70 providers per 100,000 people. Other healthcare access points and health outcomes are more consistent with state trends. The uninsured rate is 4.4%, which is lower than the New York state average of 5.3% and the national average of 10%. Life expectancy for residents is 77.8 years, nearly matching the state average of 77.9 years and the national average of 77 years. For mental health care, the county has 209 providers per 100,000 residents, compared to the national median of 250. Additionally, 13.5% of adults report poor or fair health, which is lower than the national benchmark 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.