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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Oneida County, NY?
Oneida County has a health score of 78/100, rated "Excellent." It ranks #42 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 Oneida County?
Life expectancy in Oneida County is 76.3 years. The New York state average is 77.9 years, making Oneida County below the state average.
How does Oneida County health compare to the New York average?
Oneida County's health score of 78/100 is below the New York average of 81/100. Life expectancy is 76.3 years vs. the state average of 77.9 years. The uninsured rate is 4.5% vs. 5.3% statewide.
What health factors affect Oneida County?
Key health factors for Oneida County include: life expectancy (76.3 years), uninsured rate (4.5%), and primary care physician access (70:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 225:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Oneida County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 78/100 ("Excellent"), Oneida County is one of the healthier counties in New York. Residents have a life expectancy of 76.3 years. 4.5% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
What are the biggest health challenges in Oneida County?
Oneida County's health score of 78/100 is below the New York average of 81/100. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.

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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.