Oneida County Health Data
Oneida County, New York
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
15.8%
State avg 15.5%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
20.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 70.4 per 100K
Dentists
4.8
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
17.4
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 Oneida County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Oneida | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.4% | 33.0% | 37.6% | 3.4 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 9.5% | 9.2% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.8% | 30.0% | 33.5% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 21.3% | 21.0% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Oneida | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.7% | 13.6% | 16.3% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 19.0% | 18.8% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.8% | 24.5% | 27.0% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Oneida | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.1% | 78.3% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 60.8% | 62.2% | 57.3% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 77.2% | 77.2% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Oneida | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.0% | 17.3% | 18.6% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.4% | 38.6% | 37.3% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Oneida County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Oneida County Uninsured Rate Remains Below State Average
Health data brief for Oneida County, New York.
The uninsured rate in Oneida County is 4.5%, which is lower than the New York state average (5.3%) and significantly lower than the national average (10%). This coverage level exists alongside a life expectancy of 76.3 years, which sits below the state average of 77.9 years and the national average of 77 years. Clinical access in the county includes 70 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which exactly matches the national median. Furthermore, the mental health provider ratio is 225 per 100,000, trailing the national median of 250. Data shows that 15.8% of adults in the county report poor or fair health, a figure that is better than the national average of 17%. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
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.