Herkimer County Health Data
Herkimer County, New York
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
85/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.5 yr
State avg 77.9 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.8%
State avg 5.3%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
27
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
96
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
15.0%
State avg 15.5%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
10.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 26.7 per 100K
Dentists
1.7
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
18.4
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 Herkimer County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Herkimer | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.0% | 33.0% | 37.6% | 4.0 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 8.8% | 9.2% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.1% | 30.0% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 21.8% | 21.0% | 24.1% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Herkimer | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.1% | 13.6% | 16.3% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 20.9% | 18.8% | 17.8% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.2% | 24.5% | 27.0% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Herkimer | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.4% | 78.3% | 74.9% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 61.2% | 62.2% | 57.3% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.9% | 77.2% | 73.3% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Herkimer | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.4% | 17.3% | 18.6% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.1% | 38.6% | 37.3% | 1.5 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Herkimer County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Herkimer County Primary Care Provider Availability Lags National Median
Health data brief for Herkimer County, New York.
The ratio of primary care providers in Herkimer County is 27 per 100,000 residents, which is significantly lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. The mental health provider ratio is also lower than the national norm, at 96 per 100,000 compared to the national median of 250 per 100,000. However, the uninsured rate is 4.8%, lower than the state average of 5.3% and the national average of 10%. Life expectancy in the county is 77.5 years, slightly below the state average of 77.9 years but higher than the national average of 77 years. Exactly 15.0% of residents report poor or fair health, which is lower than the national average of 17%. 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.