Saratoga County Health Data
Saratoga County, New York
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
98/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
80.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
3.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
80.3 yr
State avg 77.9 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
3.8%
State avg 5.3%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
70
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
240
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
10.3%
State avg 15.5%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
25.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 69.5 per 100K
Dentists
8.9
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
17.7
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 Saratoga County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Saratoga | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.8% | 33.0% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 7.6% | 9.2% | 11.2% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.3% | 30.0% | 33.5% | 2.7 pts better than state |
| Depression | 21.2% | 21.0% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Saratoga | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 10.7% | 13.6% | 16.3% | 2.9 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 19.2% | 18.8% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.5% | 24.5% | 27.0% | 6.0 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Saratoga | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.1% | 78.3% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 70.7% | 62.2% | 57.3% | 8.5 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 83.0% | 77.2% | 73.3% | 5.8 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Saratoga | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.1% | 17.3% | 18.6% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 30.7% | 38.6% | 37.3% | 7.9 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Saratoga 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
Low Rate of Poor Health Reported in Saratoga County
Health data brief for Saratoga County, New York.
In Saratoga County, 10.3% of adults report being in poor or fair health. This figure is significantly lower than the national average of 17%. Other data points similarly differentiate the county from broader norms. The uninsured rate is 3.8%, which is lower than the New York state average of 5.3% and much lower than the national average of 10%. Life expectancy in the county is 80.3 years, surpassing the state average of 77.9 years and the national average of 77 years. Clinical resources include 70 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, matching the national median. For mental health, the county has 240 providers per 100,000 residents, slightly below the national median of 250. These metrics provide a summary of current health reporting and clinical access. Further data is available through the CDC County Health Rankings.
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.