Westchester County Health Data
Westchester County, New York
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
95/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
82.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
82.0 yr
State avg 77.9 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.3%
State avg 5.3%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
132
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
490
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
12.8%
State avg 15.5%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
47.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 131.6 per 100K
Dentists
12.4
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
12.6
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 Westchester County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Westchester | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 25.9% | 33.0% | 37.6% | 7.1 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.8% | 9.2% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 25.7% | 30.0% | 33.5% | 4.3 pts better than state |
| Depression | 16.2% | 21.0% | 24.1% | 4.8 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Westchester | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 9.3% | 13.6% | 16.3% | 4.3 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.8% | 18.8% | 17.8% | 2.0 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.0% | 24.5% | 27.0% | 3.5 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Westchester | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.4% | 78.3% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 68.0% | 62.2% | 57.3% | 5.8 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 81.0% | 77.2% | 73.3% | 3.8 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Westchester | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 14.3% | 17.3% | 18.6% | 3.0 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 35.9% | 38.6% | 37.3% | 2.7 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Westchester County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Westchester County Life Expectancy Reaches Eighty-Two Years
Health data brief for Westchester County, New York.
Residents of Westchester County have a life expectancy of 82.0 years, which is significantly higher than the New York state average of 77.9 years and the national average of 77 years. In terms of provider access, the county reports 490 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is nearly double the national median of 250 per 100,000. Primary care providers are available at a rate of 132 per 100,000, which is higher than the national median of 70. Approximately 12.8% of adults in the county report poor or fair health, a lower percentage than the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate in Westchester is 5.3%, which matches the state average and is roughly half the national average of 10%. These data points offer a comprehensive view of the county's current health landscape. 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.