Washington County Health Data
Washington County, New York
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
80/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
76.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.6 yr
State avg 77.9 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.4%
State avg 5.3%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
36
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
183
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
14.9%
State avg 15.5%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
9.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 36.1 per 100K
Dentists
1.6
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
27.9
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 Washington County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Washington | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 31.2% | 33.0% | 37.6% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.6% | 9.2% | 11.2% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.0% | 30.0% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 21.7% | 21.0% | 24.1% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Washington | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.9% | 13.6% | 16.3% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 19.1% | 18.8% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.8% | 24.5% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Washington | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.6% | 78.3% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 61.9% | 62.2% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 78.5% | 77.2% | 73.3% | 1.3 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Washington | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.1% | 17.3% | 18.6% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 35.4% | 38.6% | 37.3% | 3.2 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Washington County nationally on short sleep duration.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Washington County Life Expectancy Trails State and National Averages
Health data brief for Washington County, New York.
Washington County reports a life expectancy of 76.6 years, which is lower than both the New York state average of 77.9 years and the national average of 77 years. Regarding clinical access, the county has 36 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a figure that is roughly half the national median of 70. Mental health care providers are available at a rate of 183 per 100,000, which is lower than the national median of 250. The uninsured rate stands at 5.4%, slightly higher than the state average of 5.3% but significantly lower than the national 10% mark. Approximately 14.9% of the adult population reports being in poor or fair health, which is a lower percentage than the national average of 17%. These figures reflect local clinical provider density and general health outcomes for the area. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Washington 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 Washington 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.