Ontario County Health Data
Ontario County, New York
Health Score
94/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
79.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
79.8 yr
State avg 77.9 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.3%
State avg 5.3%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
83
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
301
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Ontario County, New York
Ontario leads on U.S. life expectancy
Ontario County residents live to 79.8 years on average—nearly a full year longer than the U.S. average of 78.9 years. The county's 13.6% poor or fair health rate sits just 0.2 percentage points above the national average, reflecting strong population health.
Outshines New York State average
At 79.8 years, Ontario County's life expectancy exceeds New York State's 77.9-year average by 1.9 years. The county's 4.3% uninsured rate also beats the state's 5.3%, making it one of New York's healthier, better-insured counties.
Regional health leader
Ontario's 79.8-year life expectancy outpaces all regional peers, beating nearby Onondaga (77.7) by 2.1 years and Otsego (77.7) by 2.1 years. With 83 primary care providers per 100,000 and solid mental health infrastructure, Ontario combines strong clinical access with longevity outcomes.
Well-resourced, well-insured county
Ontario offers 83 primary care providers per 100,000 residents and 301 mental health providers per 100,000, supporting robust healthcare capacity. Only 4.3% of county residents lack insurance, among New York's lowest rates.
Keep coverage current and accessible
Even in a well-insured county like Ontario, lapses happen. Review your plan annually and use NY State of Health or local navigators to update coverage if you change jobs or income.
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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.