Suffolk County Health Data
Suffolk County, New York
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
92/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
79.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
79.4 yr
State avg 77.9 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.7%
State avg 5.3%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
71
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
331
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
12.5%
State avg 15.5%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
22.5
per 100K residentsCDC: 71.3 per 100K
Dentists
7.7
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
16.8
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 Suffolk County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Suffolk | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 29.7% | 33.0% | 37.6% | 3.3 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.3% | 9.2% | 11.2% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.6% | 30.0% | 33.5% | 2.4 pts better than state |
| Depression | 16.6% | 21.0% | 24.1% | 4.4 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Suffolk | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 9.7% | 13.6% | 16.3% | 3.9 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.2% | 18.8% | 17.8% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.1% | 24.5% | 27.0% | 1.4 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Suffolk | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 79.5% | 78.3% | 74.9% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 66.6% | 62.2% | 57.3% | 4.4 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 78.8% | 77.2% | 73.3% | 1.6 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Suffolk | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 15.4% | 17.3% | 18.6% | 1.9 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.3% | 38.6% | 37.3% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Suffolk County nationally on depression.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Suffolk County Residents Report High Rates of Good Health
Health data brief for Suffolk County, New York.
Only 12.5% of adults in Suffolk County report being in poor or fair health, a figure significantly lower than the national average of 17%. This health self-assessment coincides with a life expectancy of 79.4 years, which exceeds the New York state average of 77.9 years and the national average of 77 years. Access to care includes 71 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, slightly surpassing the national median of 70 per 100,000. The county also has a higher density of mental health providers than the national median, with 331 per 100,000 people compared to 250. The uninsured rate for the population under age 65 is 5.7%. This is higher than the New York state average of 5.3% but remains lower than the national uninsured rate of 10%. Explore New York state-level data.
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.