Niagara County Health Data
Niagara County, New York
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
78/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
75.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.4 yr
State avg 77.9 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.5%
State avg 5.3%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
38
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
177
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
14.8%
State avg 15.5%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
21.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 38.3 per 100K
Dentists
9.5
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
9.5
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 Niagara County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Niagara | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.4% | 33.0% | 37.6% | 6.4 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 8.9% | 9.2% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.4% | 30.0% | 33.5% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 22.3% | 21.0% | 24.1% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Niagara | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.0% | 13.6% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 18.6% | 18.8% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.8% | 24.5% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Niagara | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 80.0% | 78.3% | 74.9% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 65.3% | 62.2% | 57.3% | 3.1 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.5% | 77.2% | 73.3% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Niagara | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.8% | 17.3% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.6% | 38.6% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Niagara County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Niagara County primary care provider density lower than national median
Health data brief for Niagara County, New York.
Niagara County has 38 primary care providers for every 100,000 residents, a figure lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Similarly, the mental health provider ratio is 177 per 100,000, which is lower than the national median of 250. Life expectancy in the county is 75.4 years, which is lower than the New York state average of 77.9 years and the national average of 77 years. Regarding health coverage, the uninsured rate is 4.5%, lower than the New York state average of 5.3% and the national average of 10%. Additionally, 14.8% of adults report poor or fair health, which is lower than the 17% national average. These metrics are drawn from the CDC County Health Rankings and federal provider data. 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.