Tioga County Health Data
Tioga County, New York
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
13.3%
State avg 15.5%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
4.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 27.1 per 100K
Dentists
10.4
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
20.8
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 Tioga County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Tioga | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 30.5% | 33.0% | 37.6% | 2.5 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.6% | 9.2% | 11.2% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.2% | 30.0% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 22.6% | 21.0% | 24.1% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Tioga | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.3% | 13.6% | 16.3% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 19.3% | 18.8% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.2% | 24.5% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Tioga | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.9% | 78.3% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 65.6% | 62.2% | 57.3% | 3.4 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 78.9% | 77.2% | 73.3% | 1.7 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Tioga | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.9% | 17.3% | 18.6% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.9% | 38.6% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Tioga County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Mental Health Provider Ratios in Tioga County Trail National Norms
Health data brief for Tioga County, New York.
Tioga County has 180 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a figure that is lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. The county’s primary care provider ratio is also lower than the national median, with 27 providers per 100,000 residents compared to 70 nationwide. Despite these provider ratios, the county's life expectancy of 78.6 years is higher than both the national average of 77 years and the New York state average of 77.9 years. The uninsured rate for residents under age 65 is 4.2%, which is lower than the New York state average of 5.3% and the national average of 10%. Additionally, 13.3% of adults in the county report being in poor or fair health, which is lower than the national average of 17%. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Tioga County, New York
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Tioga County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.