Yates County Health Data

Yates County, New York

Health Score

62/100

Average

Life Expectancy

78.1 yr

Uninsured Rate

9.7%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

78.1 yr

State avg 77.9 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

9.7%

State avg 5.3%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

49

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

119

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Yates County, New York

Yates County life expectancy above U.S. average

At 78.1 years, Yates County residents live 2.0 years longer than the U.S. average of 76.1 years, yet 17.9% report poor or fair health—the highest rate among all comparison counties. This gap suggests significant health inequality within the population despite a strong life expectancy.

Yates struggles with uninsured rates

At 9.7% uninsured, Yates County residents face nearly double New York State's 5.3% uninsured rate, creating barriers to routine care and prevention. This coverage gap likely contributes to the county's high poor/fair health reporting at 17.9%.

Highest uninsured rate in the region

Yates's 9.7% uninsured rate far exceeds all neighbors—Warren (4.9%), Wyoming (4.6%), and Washington (5.4%)—making it a regional outlier. Combined with just 49 primary care providers per 100,000, Yates residents face compounded access challenges.

Insurance crisis impairs healthcare access

Nearly 1 in 10 Yates residents lack health insurance, among the worst rates in New York, and the county's 49 primary care providers per 100,000 fall well below peer counties. Uninsured residents delay or skip needed care, explaining Yates's troubling 17.9% poor/fair health rate.

Yates County: enrollment is urgent

With nearly 10% uninsured, Yates residents must prioritize health insurance enrollment to access preventive and emergency care. Visit healthcare.gov or New York's health plan marketplace today—coverage could transform health outcomes in your community.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Yates County, NY?
Yates County has a health score of 62/100, rated "Average." It ranks #60 out of 62 counties in New York (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.
What is the life expectancy in Yates County?
Life expectancy in Yates County is 78.1 years. The New York state average is 77.9 years, making Yates County above the state average.
How does Yates County health compare to the New York average?
Yates County's health score of 62/100 is below the New York average of 81/100. Life expectancy is 78.1 years vs. the state average of 77.9 years. The uninsured rate is 9.7% vs. 5.3% statewide.
What health factors affect Yates County?
Key health factors for Yates County include: life expectancy (78.1 years), uninsured rate (9.7%), and primary care physician access (49:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 119:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Yates County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 62/100 ("Average"), Yates County has average health outcomes compared to other counties in New York. Residents have a life expectancy of 78.1 years. 9.7% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
What are the biggest health challenges in Yates County?
Yates County's health score of 62/100 is below the New York average of 81/100. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.

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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.