Oneida County Health Data
Oneida County, New York
Health Score
78/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
76.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.3 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
70
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
225
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Oneida County, New York
Oneida falls short on life expectancy
At 76.3 years, Oneida County residents live nearly 3 years less than the U.S. average of 78.9 years. The county's 15.8% poor or fair health rate exceeds the national average of 13.4%, signaling above-average health challenges across the population.
Below average for New York State
Oneida's 76.3-year life expectancy trails New York State's 77.9-year average by 1.6 years. At 4.5% uninsured, the county performs slightly better than the state's 5.3% rate, though access gaps persist.
Struggling compared to regional peers
Oneida's 76.3-year life expectancy lags nearby Onondaga (77.7 years) and Otsego (77.7 years), while Ontario County residents live nearly 3.5 years longer. The county ranks among the lower-performing in its region for primary care access at 70 providers per 100,000 residents.
Healthcare access remains uneven
With 70 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, Oneida faces modest provider shortages, while mental health services are better resourced at 225 providers per 100,000. The 4.5% uninsured rate means roughly 1 in 22 county residents lacks coverage.
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If you're among the 4.5% of uninsured Oneida County residents, New York's health marketplace and Medicaid programs offer coverage pathways. Visit NY State of Health or contact local navigators to find a plan that fits your needs and budget.
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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.