Steuben County Health Data
Steuben County, New York
Health Score
81/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
76.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.3 yr
State avg 77.9 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.7%
State avg 5.3%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
56
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
250
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Steuben County, New York
Steuben life expectancy below U.S. benchmark
Steuben County residents live to 76.3 years on average, 2.8 years below the U.S. life expectancy of 79.1 years and 1.6 years below New York's state average of 77.9 years. However, only 14.9% report poor or fair health—a relatively encouraging sign compared to national and state averages.
Lower uninsured rate bolsters coverage strength
Steuben's 4.7% uninsured rate stands below New York's 5.3% average, meaning the county has better health insurance coverage than most of the state. Despite this coverage advantage, life expectancy remains below state average, pointing to broader health challenges beyond insurance access.
Healthcare providers outpace similar counties
Steuben's primary care provider density (56 per 100K) significantly exceeds nearby Seneca (27) and trails only Tompkins (80) and Suffolk (71) among regional peers. With 250 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, Steuben offers solid mental health infrastructure.
Provider access enables routine preventive care
Steuben's 56 primary care providers per 100,000 residents provide reasonable access for most routine care needs, supporting early detection and prevention. Strong insurance coverage (4.7% uninsured) means most residents can afford to use these services when needed.
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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.