Tompkins County Health Data
Tompkins County, New York
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
13.7%
State avg 15.5%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
13.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 79.9 per 100K
Dentists
3.9
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
11.7
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 Tompkins County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Tompkins | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 27.6% | 33.0% | 37.6% | 5.4 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.2% | 9.2% | 11.2% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.9% | 30.0% | 33.5% | 2.1 pts better than state |
| Depression | 22.6% | 21.0% | 24.1% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Tompkins | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 10.8% | 13.6% | 16.3% | 2.8 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.4% | 18.8% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.0% | 24.5% | 27.0% | 5.5 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Tompkins | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.0% | 78.3% | 74.9% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 63.0% | 62.2% | 57.3% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 80.3% | 77.2% | 73.3% | 3.1 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Tompkins | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 15.8% | 17.3% | 18.6% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.3% | 38.6% | 37.3% | 2.3 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Tompkins County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Tompkins County Mental Health Provider Density Far Exceeds National Median
Health data brief for Tompkins County, New York.
Tompkins County features 446 mental health providers for every 100,000 residents, a density much higher than the national median of 250 per 100,000. This provider availability occurs in a county where life expectancy is 80.9 years, which is higher than the New York state average of 77.9 years and the national average of 77 years. Primary care provider availability is also higher than the national norm, with 80 providers per 100,000 residents compared to a median of 70. Among adults in the county, 13.7% report being in poor or fair health, which is a lower percentage than the 17% national average. The uninsured rate for residents under age 65 is 4.7%. This rate is lower than the New York state average of 5.3% and the national average of 10%. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
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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.