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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Sullivan County, NY?
Sullivan County has a health score of 70/100, rated "Average." It ranks #53 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 Sullivan County?
Life expectancy in Sullivan County is 76.1 years. The New York state average is 77.9 years, making Sullivan County below the state average.
How does Sullivan County health compare to the New York average?
Sullivan County's health score of 70/100 is below the New York average of 81/100. Life expectancy is 76.1 years vs. the state average of 77.9 years. The uninsured rate is 6.0% vs. 5.3% statewide.
What health factors affect Sullivan County?
Key health factors for Sullivan County include: life expectancy (76.1 years), uninsured rate (6.0%), and primary care physician access (33:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 222:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Sullivan County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 70/100 ("Average"), Sullivan County has average health outcomes compared to other counties in New York. Residents have a life expectancy of 76.1 years. 6.0% 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 Sullivan County?
Sullivan County's health score of 70/100 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.