Erie County Health Data
Erie County, New York
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
15.1%
State avg 15.5%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
16.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 73.2 per 100K
Dentists
6.3
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
16.0
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 Erie County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Erie | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.0% | 33.0% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 9.1% | 9.2% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.0% | 30.0% | 33.5% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Depression | 21.3% | 21.0% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Erie | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 12.8% | 13.6% | 16.3% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 19.2% | 18.8% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.7% | 24.5% | 27.0% | 0.8 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Erie | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 81.1% | 78.3% | 74.9% | 2.8 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 63.0% | 62.2% | 57.3% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 81.3% | 77.2% | 73.3% | 4.1 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Erie | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.0% | 17.3% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.7% | 38.6% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Erie County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Erie County Uninsured Rate Reaches Less Than Half National Average
Health data brief for Erie County, New York.
The uninsured rate in Erie County is 4.3%, which is notably lower than the New York state average of 5.3% and less than half of the 10% national average. This metric represents the most significant differentiation for the county relative to national figures. Mental health provider availability in Erie County is 414 per 100,000 residents, considerably higher than the national median of 250 per 100,000. Primary care provider density is 73 per 100,000, which is slightly higher than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Life expectancy in the county is 77.0 years, which matches the national average and is slightly lower than the New York state average of 77.9 years. About 15.1% of residents report poor or fair health, lower than the national average of 17%. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
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.