Tioga County Health Data
Tioga County, New York
Health Score
92/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
78.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.6 yr
State avg 77.9 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.2%
State avg 5.3%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
27
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
180
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Tioga County, New York
Tioga exceeds national health benchmarks
Tioga County's 78.6-year life expectancy edges above the U.S. average of 79.1 years, placing it in the healthier half of American counties, though it slightly trails New York's state average of 77.9. Only 13.3% of residents report poor or fair health, below both state and national rates.
Upper-half performer in New York
Tioga ranks in the upper half of New York counties for life expectancy and self-reported health status. At 4.2% uninsured—the lowest rate among its peer counties—Tioga residents enjoy strong health insurance coverage.
Strong health despite lower provider density
Tioga's 78.6-year life expectancy ranks third among its regional peers, trailing only Tompkins (80.9) and Suffolk (79.4). However, its 27 primary care providers per 100,000 residents tie with Seneca for the lowest density in the cohort, yet health outcomes remain solid.
Low uninsurance bolsters health stability
Tioga's 4.2% uninsured rate is the lowest among all eight counties, meaning nearly all residents have healthcare access. Though primary care providers are limited at 27 per 100,000, strong insurance coverage and relatively good health status suggest residents successfully navigate available resources.
Keep your coverage strong
Tioga's low uninsured rate is a community asset—maintain it by reviewing your plan annually at ny.gov/healthplan or calling 1-855-355-5777 to ensure your coverage stays aligned with your health needs.
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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.