Schenectady County Health Data

Schenectady County, New York

Health 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

Data Story

About Health in Schenectady County, New York

Schenectady trails national health average

Schenectady County's 77.1-year life expectancy falls 2.3 years below the U.S. average of 75.4 years, while a 13.3% poor/fair health rate runs below the national average of 16%. The county shows mixed health signals: lower chronic disease rates but shorter overall life expectancy.

Schenectady slightly behind state average

At 77.1 years, Schenectady's life expectancy trails New York's average of 77.9 years by 0.8 years, ranking below most state peers. Its 4.5% uninsured rate beats the state average of 5.3%, but overall health outcomes suggest room for improvement.

Schenectady lags in Capital Region rankings

Schenectady's 77.1-year life expectancy ranks below neighboring Saratoga (80.3) and Rensselaer (77.8), making it the weakest performer in the Capital Region. However, its strong provider base—80 primary care and 285 mental health providers per 100,000—offers potential to improve outcomes.

Providers available, outcomes lag behind

Schenectady has 80 primary care and 285 mental health providers per 100,000—among the best supply in this analysis—yet life expectancy remains below state and peer averages. This gap suggests barriers to care access, health literacy challenges, or socioeconomic factors limiting effective use of available providers.

Bridge coverage gaps in Schenectady

With 4.5% of residents uninsured and life expectancy below state averages, ensuring full coverage across the county could improve preventive care access and early intervention. Call 311 or visit ny.gov/health to check eligibility for free or low-cost coverage.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Schenectady County, NY?
Schenectady County has a health score of 87/100, rated "Excellent." It ranks #19 out of 62 counties in New York (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.
What is the life expectancy in Schenectady County?
Life expectancy in Schenectady County is 77.1 years. The New York state average is 77.9 years, making Schenectady County below the state average.
How does Schenectady County health compare to the New York average?
Schenectady County's health score of 87/100 is above the New York average of 81/100. Life expectancy is 77.1 years vs. the state average of 77.9 years. The uninsured rate is 4.5% vs. 5.3% statewide.
What health factors affect Schenectady County?
Key health factors for Schenectady County include: life expectancy (77.1 years), uninsured rate (4.5%), and primary care physician access (80:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 285:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Schenectady County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 87/100 ("Excellent"), Schenectady County is one of the healthier counties in New York. Residents have a life expectancy of 77.1 years. 4.5% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Schenectady County healthier than the New York average?
Schenectady County's health score of 87/100 exceeds the New York average of 81/100. Higher health scores often correlate with better access to healthcare providers, lower uninsured rates, higher median incomes, and environmental factors.

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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.