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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Steuben County, NY?
Steuben County has a health score of 81/100, rated "Excellent." It ranks #34 out of 62 counties in New York (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.
What is the life expectancy in Steuben County?
Life expectancy in Steuben County is 76.3 years. The New York state average is 77.9 years, making Steuben County below the state average.
How does Steuben County health compare to the New York average?
Steuben County's health score of 81/100 is below the New York average of 81/100. Life expectancy is 76.3 years vs. the state average of 77.9 years. The uninsured rate is 4.7% vs. 5.3% statewide.
What health factors affect Steuben County?
Key health factors for Steuben County include: life expectancy (76.3 years), uninsured rate (4.7%), and primary care physician access (56:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 250:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Steuben County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 81/100 ("Excellent"), Steuben County is one of the healthier counties in New York. Residents have a life expectancy of 76.3 years. 4.7% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
What are the biggest health challenges in Steuben County?
Steuben County's health score of 81/100 is below the New York average of 81/100. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.

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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.