Schenectady County Health Data
Schenectady County, New York
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
87/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
77.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.1 yr
State avg 77.9 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.5%
State avg 5.3%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
80
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
285
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
13.3%
State avg 15.5%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
23.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 79.7 per 100K
Dentists
7.5
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
23.8
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 Schenectady County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Schenectady | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.6% | 33.0% | 37.6% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 8.9% | 9.2% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.8% | 30.0% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 19.9% | 21.0% | 24.1% | 1.1 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Schenectady | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 12.5% | 13.6% | 16.3% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.6% | 18.8% | 17.8% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.9% | 24.5% | 27.0% | 2.6 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Schenectady | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.1% | 78.3% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 65.5% | 62.2% | 57.3% | 3.3 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 77.9% | 77.2% | 73.3% | 0.7 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Schenectady | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.6% | 17.3% | 18.6% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| 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 Schenectady County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Schenectady County Uninsured Rate Lower Than State Average
Health data brief for Schenectady County, New York.
The uninsured rate in Schenectady County is 4.5%. This figure is lower than the New York state average of 5.3% and significantly lower than the national average of 10%. While insurance coverage is higher than many benchmarks, other data points show different trends. The life expectancy in the county is 77.1 years, which is lower than the state average of 77.9 years and similar to the national average of 77 years. Provider availability includes 80 primary care providers and 285 mental health providers per 100,000 residents. Both ratios are higher than the national medians of 70 and 250, respectively. Approximately 13.3% of the adult population reports being in poor or fair health, a lower percentage than the national average of 17%. Visit the HHS NPPES website for provider data details.
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.