Steuben County Health Data
Steuben County, New York
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
14.9%
State avg 15.5%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
18.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 55.9 per 100K
Dentists
11.8
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
21.5
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 Steuben County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Steuben | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.7% | 33.0% | 37.6% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 9.0% | 9.2% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.8% | 30.0% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 23.0% | 21.0% | 24.1% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Steuben | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.0% | 13.6% | 16.3% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 20.2% | 18.8% | 17.8% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.5% | 24.5% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Steuben | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.0% | 78.3% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 61.3% | 62.2% | 57.3% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.9% | 77.2% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Steuben | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.1% | 17.3% | 18.6% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.4% | 38.6% | 37.3% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Steuben County nationally on depression.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Steuben County Uninsured Rate Below State and National Figures
Health data brief for Steuben County, New York.
In Steuben County, 4.7% of residents under the age of 65 are without health insurance, a rate lower than the New York state average of 5.3% and the national average of 10%. While insurance coverage is higher than in many other regions, the county’s life expectancy is 76.3 years, which is shorter than the national average of 77 years and the state average of 77.9 years. The local primary care provider ratio is 56 per 100,000 residents, compared to the national median of 70. Mental health care availability in the county matches the national median exactly, with 250 providers per 100,000 people. Furthermore, 14.9% of adults in Steuben County report they are in poor or fair health, which is a lower percentage than the 17% national average. 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.