Yates County Health Data
Yates County, New York
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
17.9%
State avg 15.5%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
4.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 48.8 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
24.4
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 Yates County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Yates | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.5% | 33.0% | 37.6% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 8.9% | 9.2% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.7% | 30.0% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 22.3% | 21.0% | 24.1% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Yates | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.8% | 13.6% | 16.3% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 20.1% | 18.8% | 17.8% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.0% | 24.5% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Yates | 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) | 59.4% | 62.2% | 57.3% | 2.8 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.5% | 77.2% | 73.3% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Yates | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.5% | 17.3% | 18.6% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.0% | 38.6% | 37.3% | 0.6 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Yates County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Yates County Poor Health Reports Exceed National and State Percentages
Health data brief for Yates County, New York.
Approximately 17.9% of adults in Yates County report being in poor or fair health, a figure that is higher than the national average of 17%. The county also reports an uninsured rate of 9.7%, which is nearly double the New York state average of 5.3% and close to the national mark of 10%. Regarding clinical care, there are 49 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70. Mental health provider availability stands at 119 per 100,000 people, a rate that is less than half the national median of 250. Life expectancy for residents is 78.1 years, which is higher than the national average of 77 years and slightly higher than the New York state average of 77.9 years. These statistics provide a snapshot of local clinical access and health status. 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.