Kings County
New YorkFIPS 36047
Pop. 2,736,07413 HospitalsSVI 0.89RUCC 1 (Metro)PC HPSADental HPSAMH HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Kings County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 10.9% | 9.1% | ▲ |
| Adult Obesity | 26.9% | 34.5% | ▼ |
| Uninsured Rate | 6.5% | 5.3% | ▲ |
| PCPs per 10K | 6.3 | 6.0 | ▼ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 6,345.386 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
1,740
Primary Care Physicians
67.9 per 100k
3,640
NPs & PAs
142.1 per 100k
1,737
Dentists
4,489
Hospital Beds
1.8 per 1,000
$19,709.55
Medicare Per Capita
2040.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | Kings County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 11.3% | — | |
| Obesity | 24.6% | — | |
| Depression | 16.6% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 15.7% | — | |
| COPD | 5.8% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 12.3% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 5.3% | — | |
| Stroke | 3.4% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.6% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 19.6% | — | |
| Disability | 26.8% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 25.9% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 17.6% | — | |
| Uninsured | 9.2% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.89
Socioeconomic Status0.88
Household Composition & Disability0.54
Minority Status & Language0.94
Housing Type & Transportation0.92
Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.
Health Professional Shortage Areas
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Mental Health
Designated Shortage Area
Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce
Hospitals in Kings County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookdale Hospital Medical Center | Brooklyn | 1120 | |
| Brooklyn Hospital Center - Downtown Campus | Brooklyn | 464 | |
| Kings County Hospital Center | Brooklyn | 639 | |
| Kingsboro Psychiatric Hospital | Brooklyn | 173 | |
| Maimonides Medical Center | Brooklyn | 711 | |
| Mount Sinai Beth Israel | Brooklyn | 1111 | |
| New York Community Hospital of Brooklyn, Inc. | Brooklyn | 134 | |
| South Brooklyn Health | Brooklyn | 371 | |
| Suny Health Science Center at Brooklyn University | Brooklyn | 376 | |
| University Hospital of Brooklyn ( Downstate) T C | Brooklyn | 0 | |
| Va Hosp | Brooklyn | 1000 | |
| Woodhull Medical & Mental Health Center | Brooklyn | 411 | |
| Wyckoff Heights Medical Center | Brooklyn | 324 |
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Data from CMS Provider of Services, County Health Rankings, CDC Social Vulnerability Index, HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce, AHRF 2024-2025, CDC PLACES 2023-2024, and UNC Sheps Center. Last updated: 2026-03-11.