Tompkins County Health Data

Tompkins County, New York

Health Score

95/100

Excellent

Life Expectancy

80.9 yr

Uninsured Rate

4.7%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

80.9 yr

State avg 77.9 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

4.7%

State avg 5.3%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

80

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

446

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Tompkins County, New York

Tompkins County leads New York on longevity

Tompkins County's 80.9-year life expectancy ranks among the highest in the nation—1.8 years above the U.S. average and 3 years above New York's state average of 77.9. Just 13.7% of residents report poor or fair health, well below state and national benchmarks.

Healthiest county in New York

Tompkins ranks at or near the top of all New York counties for life expectancy and overall health status. With a 4.7% uninsured rate below the state average of 5.3%, Tompkins combines excellent health outcomes with strong insurance coverage.

Clear leader among all regional peers

Tompkins's 80.9-year life expectancy and 13.7% poor/fair health rate outperform all neighboring counties, including Suffolk (79.4 years) and Ulster (78.8 years). With 80 primary care providers and 446 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, Tompkins has the densest provider network among the eight counties.

Exceptional provider access drives health

Tompkins residents enjoy unmatched primary care access at 80 providers per 100,000—the highest in this cohort—and an extraordinary 446 mental health providers per 100,000. This dense infrastructure, combined with low uninsurance (4.7%), creates ideal conditions for prevention and early intervention.

Maintain Tompkins' health advantage

As New York's healthiest county, Tompkins sets the benchmark—ensure you keep your role in this success by reviewing coverage annually at ny.gov/healthplan or calling 1-855-355-5777.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Tompkins County, NY?
Tompkins County has a health score of 95/100, rated "Excellent." It ranks #5 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 Tompkins County?
Life expectancy in Tompkins County is 80.9 years. The New York state average is 77.9 years, making Tompkins County above the state average.
How does Tompkins County health compare to the New York average?
Tompkins County's health score of 95/100 is above the New York average of 81/100. Life expectancy is 80.9 years vs. the state average of 77.9 years. The uninsured rate is 4.7% vs. 5.3% statewide.
What health factors affect Tompkins County?
Key health factors for Tompkins County include: life expectancy (80.9 years), uninsured rate (4.7%), and primary care physician access (80:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 446:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Tompkins County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 95/100 ("Excellent"), Tompkins County is one of the healthier counties in New York. Residents have a life expectancy of 80.9 years. 4.7% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Tompkins County healthier than the New York average?
Tompkins County's health score of 95/100 exceeds the New York average of 81/100. Higher health scores often correlate with better access to healthcare providers, lower uninsured rates, higher median incomes, and environmental factors.

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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.