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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Erie County, NY?
Erie County has a health score of 84/100, rated "Excellent." It ranks #28 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 Erie County?
Life expectancy in Erie County is 77.0 years. The New York state average is 77.9 years, making Erie County below the state average.
How does Erie County health compare to the New York average?
Erie County's health score of 84/100 is above the New York average of 81/100. Life expectancy is 77.0 years vs. the state average of 77.9 years. The uninsured rate is 4.3% vs. 5.3% statewide.
What health factors affect Erie County?
Key health factors for Erie County include: life expectancy (77.0 years), uninsured rate (4.3%), and primary care physician access (73:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 414:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Erie County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 84/100 ("Excellent"), Erie County is one of the healthier counties in New York. Residents have a life expectancy of 77.0 years. 4.3% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Erie County healthier than the New York average?
Erie County's health score of 84/100 exceeds the New York average of 81/100. Higher health scores often correlate with better access to healthcare providers, lower uninsured rates, higher median incomes, and environmental factors.

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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.