Washington County Health Data
Washington County, New York
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Washington County, New York
Washington County life expectancy below national average
At 76.6 years, Washington County residents live nearly 1.5 years less than the U.S. average of 76.1 years, indicating room for health improvement. The county's 14.9% poor/fair health rate is slightly better than national trends, suggesting opportunity to extend lifespans through targeted interventions.
Washington lags New York State average
Washington County's 76.6-year life expectancy falls below New York State's 77.9-year average, positioning the county in the lower tier of state health outcomes. This 1.3-year gap signals the need for strengthened healthcare access and prevention efforts.
Among the shortest-lived in its region
Washington residents live shorter lives than Warren County (78.1 years) and Wyoming County (78.2 years), reflecting limited healthcare infrastructure. With just 36 primary care providers per 100,000 people—the lowest among neighbors—access challenges likely contribute to the gap.
Provider shortage strains healthcare access
Washington's 36 primary care providers per 100,000 fall far short of Warren's 111, making it harder for residents to access routine care. At 5.4% uninsured, the county's coverage rate matches state average, but sparse providers mean even insured residents struggle to secure appointments.
Washington residents: secure insurance today
With limited primary care availability, health insurance is critical for accessing the providers Washington does have. Head to healthcare.gov or NY's marketplace to enroll and ensure you're connected to available 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.