Onondaga County Health Data
Onondaga County, New York
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
83/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
77.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.7 yr
State avg 77.9 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.4%
State avg 5.3%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
92
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
354
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
15.9%
State avg 15.5%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
42.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 92.3 per 100K
Dentists
10.0
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
40.9
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 Onondaga County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Onondaga | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.4% | 33.0% | 37.6% | 4.4 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 9.3% | 9.2% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.9% | 30.0% | 33.5% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 22.8% | 21.0% | 24.1% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Onondaga | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 12.4% | 13.6% | 16.3% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.0% | 18.8% | 17.8% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.3% | 24.5% | 27.0% | 2.2 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Onondaga | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 80.3% | 78.3% | 74.9% | 2.0 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 64.2% | 62.2% | 57.3% | 2.0 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 82.0% | 77.2% | 73.3% | 4.8 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Onondaga | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.5% | 17.3% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.0% | 38.6% | 37.3% | 0.6 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Onondaga County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Onondaga County Mental Health Provider Access Exceeds National Median
Health data brief for Onondaga County, New York.
Onondaga County has 354 mental health providers for every 100,000 residents, a figure that is notably higher than the national median of 250 per 100,000. This provider density sits alongside a primary care ratio of 92 per 100,000, which also exceeds the national median of 70. The county’s life expectancy is 77.7 years, which is nearly identical to the national average of 77 years but lower than the New York state average of 77.9 years. About 15.9% of adults in the county report poor or fair health, compared to the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate in the county is 4.4%, which is lower than the state average (5.3%) and less than half of the national average (10%). 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.