Ontario County Health Data
Ontario County, New York
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
13.6%
State avg 15.5%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
33.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 82.7 per 100K
Dentists
7.1
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
22.2
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 Ontario County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Ontario | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 30.8% | 33.0% | 37.6% | 2.2 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.1% | 9.2% | 11.2% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.2% | 30.0% | 33.5% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| Depression | 21.6% | 21.0% | 24.1% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Ontario | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 11.9% | 13.6% | 16.3% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 19.3% | 18.8% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.4% | 24.5% | 27.0% | 4.1 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Ontario | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.5% | 78.3% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 65.6% | 62.2% | 57.3% | 3.4 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.9% | 77.2% | 73.3% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Ontario | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.8% | 17.3% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.6% | 38.6% | 37.3% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Ontario County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Ontario County Residents Report Better Health Than National Average
Health data brief for Ontario County, New York.
In Ontario County, 13.6% of adults report poor or fair health, a rate lower than the national average of 17%. The county’s life expectancy is 79.8 years, surpassing the New York state average of 77.9 years and the national average of 77 years. For healthcare access, the county maintains 83 primary care providers per 100,000 people, exceeding the national median of 70. The mental health provider ratio is 301 per 100,000, which is also above the national median of 250. In terms of insurance coverage, 4.3% of the population is uninsured, compared to the state average of 5.3% and the national average of 10%. 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.