Wayne County Health Data
Wayne County, New York
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
85/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
77.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.3 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
23
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
126
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
13.9%
State avg 15.5%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
23.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 23.1 per 100K
Dentists
1.1
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
15.4
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 Wayne County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Wayne | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.1% | 33.0% | 37.6% | 4.1 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 8.6% | 9.2% | 11.2% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.0% | 30.0% | 33.5% | 2.0 pts better than state |
| Depression | 22.3% | 21.0% | 24.1% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Wayne | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.2% | 13.6% | 16.3% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 19.1% | 18.8% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.2% | 24.5% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Wayne | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.7% | 78.3% | 74.9% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 65.0% | 62.2% | 57.3% | 2.8 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 79.6% | 77.2% | 73.3% | 2.4 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Wayne | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.8% | 17.3% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.4% | 38.6% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Wayne County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Wayne County Primary Care Access Lower Than National Provider Median
Health data brief for Wayne County, New York.
Wayne County reports 23 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a rate that is less than one-third of the national median of 70 per 100,000. In terms of mental health care, the county has 126 providers for every 100,000 people, which is roughly half the national median of 250. Despite these provider levels, 5.4% of residents are uninsured, which is close to the New York state average of 5.3% and well below the national rate of 10%. Life expectancy in the county is 77.3 years, which is higher than the national average of 77 years but lower than the state mark of 77.9 years. Additionally, 13.9% of adults report poor or fair health, a figure that is lower than the national average of 17%. These metrics offer a look at the health infrastructure and general health status within the county. 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.