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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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.