Erie County Health Data
Erie County, New York
Health Score
84/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
77.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.0 yr
State avg 77.9 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.3%
State avg 5.3%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
73
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
414
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Erie County, New York
Erie slightly trails national life expectancy
At 77.0 years, Erie County's life expectancy sits 1.4 years below the U.S. average of 76.4 years—wait, that math is wrong. Erie actually sits 0.6 years above the national average at 77.0 years. A 15.1% poor/fair health rate is moderate within this cohort.
Slightly below New York's average
Erie's 77.0-year life expectancy falls 0.9 years short of New York's state average of 77.9 years. The county ranks middle-of-the-pack statewide for longevity.
Mid-range performance in Western NY
Erie (77.0 years) outpaces no rural counties in this cohort but serves as an urban anchor for Western New York. As Buffalo's home county, Erie's regional health leadership relies on urban provider concentration.
Urban advantage: strong provider access
Erie boasts 73 primary care providers and 414 mental health providers per 100,000 residents—the second-highest mental health provider density in the cohort. With a 4.3% uninsured rate, the lowest among these eight counties, Erie residents enjoy strong coverage and provider access.
Erie's health momentum depends on you
Erie's excellent coverage rate and robust provider network create ideal conditions for preventive care. Verify your plan at NY State of Health to stay ahead of health challenges.
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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.