Sullivan County Health Data
Sullivan County, New York
Health Score
70/100
Average
Life Expectancy
76.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.1 yr
State avg 77.9 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.0%
State avg 5.3%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
33
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
222
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Sullivan County, New York
Sullivan County faces significant health gaps
Sullivan County residents live to just 76.1 years—3 years below the U.S. average of 79.1 and 1.8 years below New York's state average of 77.9 years. At 17%, nearly one in six residents report poor or fair health, above both state and national benchmarks.
Among lowest-ranked counties statewide
Sullivan ranks among New York's lowest-performing counties for life expectancy and health status. The county's 6% uninsured rate exceeds the state average of 5.3%, compounding access barriers.
Weakest provider access among peers
Sullivan's 76.1-year life expectancy is the lowest among neighboring upstate counties, falling behind Steuben (76.3), St. Lawrence (76.8), and significantly behind Tioga (78.6) and Tompkins (80.9). With only 33 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, Sullivan has the fewest in its immediate region.
Provider shortage limits health access
Sullivan residents face the region's tightest primary care access, with just 33 providers per 100,000 people—less than half the density in leading counties like Tompkins (80). Combined with a 6% uninsured rate, these gaps create real barriers to preventive and routine care.
Bridge the coverage and care gap
If you're uninsured or underinsured in Sullivan, don't delay—visit ny.gov/healthplan or call 1-855-355-5777 today to find affordable coverage and take the first step toward better health.
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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.