Oswego County Health Data
Oswego County, New York
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Oswego County, New York
Oswego trails national health trends
At 76.2 years, Oswego County residents live 2.7 years less than the U.S. average of 78.9 years. The county's 16.5% poor or fair health rate significantly exceeds the national average of 13.4%, indicating substantial population health challenges.
Among New York's lowest performers
Oswego's 76.2-year life expectancy ranks 1.7 years below New York State's 77.9-year average. At 5.0% uninsured, the county slightly underperforms the state's 5.3% rate, though gaps remain.
Lowest-performing in region
Oswego's 76.2-year life expectancy ranks lowest among regional peers, trailing Ontario (79.8) by 3.6 years and Onondaga (77.7) by 1.5 years. The county's 40 primary care providers per 100,000 is among the lowest in the region, compounding access challenges.
Limited primary care, constrained access
Oswego County struggles with just 40 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—well below regional norms—while mental health services lag at 185 per 100,000. The 5.0% uninsured rate means roughly 1 in 20 residents lacks coverage in a county already stretched for providers.
Get insured, then seek care strategically
In a county with limited primary care, having insurance helps you access available services and navigate care coordination. Use NY State of Health to enroll, and contact local health departments for referrals to available providers.
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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.