Ulster County Health Data
Ulster County, New York
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
80/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
78.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.8 yr
State avg 77.9 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.0%
State avg 5.3%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
60
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
422
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
15.3%
State avg 15.5%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
29.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 59.6 per 100K
Dentists
7.7
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
12.1
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 Ulster County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Ulster | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 30.6% | 33.0% | 37.6% | 2.4 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.8% | 9.2% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.7% | 30.0% | 33.5% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 20.3% | 21.0% | 24.1% | 0.7 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Ulster | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 12.1% | 13.6% | 16.3% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.1% | 18.8% | 17.8% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.8% | 24.5% | 27.0% | 1.7 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Ulster | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 79.0% | 78.3% | 74.9% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 63.3% | 62.2% | 57.3% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 78.3% | 77.2% | 73.3% | 1.1 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Ulster | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.6% | 17.3% | 18.6% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.2% | 38.6% | 37.3% | 1.4 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Ulster County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Ulster County Uninsured Rate Higher Than New York State Average
Health data brief for Ulster County, New York.
In Ulster County, 7.0% of residents under the age of 65 are uninsured, which is a higher percentage than the New York state average of 5.3%, though still lower than the national average of 10%. The county has a life expectancy of 78.8 years, surpassing the state average of 77.9 years and the national average of 77 years. Provider data shows 422 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is significantly higher than the national median of 250. The primary care provider ratio is 60 per 100,000, which is lower than the national median of 70. Additionally, 15.3% of adults in Ulster County report poor or fair health, compared to the national average of 17%. Explore state-level data.
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.