Schoharie County Health Data
Schoharie County, New York
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
81/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
78.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.9 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
30
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
159
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.3%
State avg 15.5%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
20.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 30.1 per 100K
Dentists
3.3
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
30.0
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 Schoharie County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Schoharie | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.0% | 33.0% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 8.7% | 9.2% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.4% | 30.0% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 21.5% | 21.0% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Schoharie | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.3% | 13.6% | 16.3% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 20.0% | 18.8% | 17.8% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.6% | 24.5% | 27.0% | 0.9 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Schoharie | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.3% | 78.3% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 58.4% | 62.2% | 57.3% | 3.8 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.1% | 77.2% | 73.3% | 4.1 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Schoharie | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.9% | 17.3% | 18.6% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.4% | 38.6% | 37.3% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Schoharie 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
Primary Care Provider Ratio Lower in Schoharie County
Health data brief for Schoharie County, New York.
Schoharie County has 30 primary care providers per 100,000 residents. This ratio is less than half of the national median of 70 providers per 100,000 people. Similarly, the mental health provider ratio is 159 per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 250. Regarding health outcomes, life expectancy is 78.9 years, which is higher than the New York state average of 77.9 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 5.0%, which is slightly lower than the state average of 5.3% and half the national rate of 10%. About 17.3% of adults report being in poor or fair health, a rate nearly identical to the national average of 17%. These metrics describe the current distribution of professional services and health results. 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.