Oswego County Health Data
Oswego County, New York
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
75/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
76.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.2 yr
State avg 77.9 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.0%
State avg 5.3%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
40
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
185
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
16.5%
State avg 15.5%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
17.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 40.0 per 100K
Dentists
6.8
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
2.5
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 Oswego County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Oswego | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.7% | 33.0% | 37.6% | 3.7 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 9.4% | 9.2% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.3% | 30.0% | 33.5% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 22.7% | 21.0% | 24.1% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Oswego | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.2% | 13.6% | 16.3% | 2.6 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 19.2% | 18.8% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.6% | 24.5% | 27.0% | 3.1 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Oswego | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.4% | 78.3% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 60.6% | 62.2% | 57.3% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.4% | 77.2% | 73.3% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Oswego | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.1% | 17.3% | 18.6% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.2% | 38.6% | 37.3% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Oswego County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Oswego County Life Expectancy Lower Than State Average
Health data brief for Oswego County, New York.
The life expectancy in Oswego County is 76.2 years, which is lower than the New York state average of 77.9 years and the national average of 77 years. This is accompanied by a poor or fair health rate of 16.5%, which is close to the national average of 17%. Access to healthcare providers includes 40 primary care providers per 100,000 residents and 185 mental health providers per 100,000, both of which are lower than the national medians of 70 and 250, respectively. The county’s uninsured rate is 5.0%, which is lower than the state average of 5.3% and half of the national average of 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.