Rockland County Health Data
Rockland County, New York
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
86/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
81.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
81.0 yr
State avg 77.9 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.2%
State avg 5.3%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
85
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
344
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
16.7%
State avg 15.5%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
21.5
per 100K residentsCDC: 84.9 per 100K
Dentists
6.8
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
12.4
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 Rockland County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Rockland | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 30.9% | 33.0% | 37.6% | 2.1 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.9% | 9.2% | 11.2% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.1% | 30.0% | 33.5% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Depression | 18.4% | 21.0% | 24.1% | 2.6 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Rockland | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 11.8% | 13.6% | 16.3% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.0% | 18.8% | 17.8% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.3% | 24.5% | 27.0% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Rockland | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.6% | 78.3% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 62.7% | 62.2% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 79.3% | 77.2% | 73.3% | 2.1 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Rockland | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 15.8% | 17.3% | 18.6% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 43.7% | 38.6% | 37.3% | 5.1 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Rockland County nationally on short sleep duration.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
High Mental Health Provider Availability in Rockland County
Health data brief for Rockland County, New York.
Rockland County reports a mental health provider ratio of 344 per 100,000 residents. This is substantially higher than the national median of 250 providers per 100,000 people. Access to primary care is also higher than national levels, with 85 providers per 100,000 residents compared to the median of 70. Health outcomes show a life expectancy of 81.0 years, which is higher than the New York state average of 77.9 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 5.2%, placing it just below the state average of 5.3% and well below the national rate of 10%. Additionally, 16.7% of the adult population reports being in poor or fair health, which is nearly identical to the national average of 17%. Explore New York state health data via the CDC.
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.