Otsego County Health Data
Otsego County, New York
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
86/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
77.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.7 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
138
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
228
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
14.5%
State avg 15.5%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
41.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 137.6 per 100K
Dentists
10.0
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
50.2
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 Otsego County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Otsego | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.1% | 33.0% | 37.6% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.0% | 9.2% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.5% | 30.0% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 21.5% | 21.0% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Otsego | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.0% | 13.6% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 18.4% | 18.8% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.8% | 24.5% | 27.0% | 0.7 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Otsego | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.7% | 78.3% | 74.9% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 64.4% | 62.2% | 57.3% | 2.2 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 82.2% | 77.2% | 73.3% | 5.0 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Otsego | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.1% | 17.3% | 18.6% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.2% | 38.6% | 37.3% | 1.4 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Otsego 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
Otsego County Primary Care Ratio Nearly Double National Median
Health data brief for Otsego County, New York.
Otsego County has 138 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, nearly double the national median of 70 per 100,000. Despite this high ratio, the mental health provider ratio of 228 per 100,000 is lower than the national median of 250. The county’s life expectancy is 77.7 years, which is just below the state average of 77.9 years and slightly above the national average of 77 years. About 14.5% of adults in the county report being in poor or fair health, compared to the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate in the county is 5.0%, which is lower than the New York state average of 5.3% and significantly lower than 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.