Schoharie County Health Data

Schoharie County, New York

CDC County Health Rankings

Health 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

MeasureSchoharieState avgNational avgVs state
Obesity33.0%33.0%37.6%near state average
Diabetes8.7%9.2%11.2%near state average
High Blood Pressure30.4%30.0%33.5%near state average
Depression21.5%21.0%24.1%near state average

Health-risk behaviors

MeasureSchoharieState avgNational avgVs state
Current Cigarette Smoking14.3%13.6%16.3%0.7 pts worse than state
Binge Drinking20.0%18.8%17.8%1.2 pts worse than state
Physical Inactivity23.6%24.5%27.0%0.9 pts better than state

Preventive-care uptake

MeasureSchoharieState avgNational avgVs state
Annual Routine Checkup78.3%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

MeasureSchoharieState avgNational avgVs state
Frequent Mental Distress17.9%17.3%18.6%0.6 pts worse than state
Short Sleep Duration40.4%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.

By Logan Johnson, Founder & Data EditorPublished Reviewed by Logan Johnson, Founder & Data Editor
Lead metric:Primary care access

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.

Get Care in Schoharie County, New York

Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.

Cobleskill Regional Hospital

ER
4/5
(518) 254-3456
178 Grandview Drive, Cobleskill, NY 12043
Critical Access HospitalsVoluntary non-profit - Private

Sources: Hospital data: CMS Care Compare. Quality ratings: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Community health center directory: HRSA. Last reviewed 2026-05-14.

Information is for general guidance only and is not medical advice. Always call ahead to confirm services, hours, and insurance accepted. In a medical emergency, dial 911.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Schoharie County, NY?
Schoharie County has a health score of 81/100, rated "Excellent." It ranks #32 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 Schoharie County?
Life expectancy in Schoharie County is 78.9 years. The New York state average is 77.9 years, making Schoharie County above the state average.
How does Schoharie County health compare to the New York average?
Schoharie County's health score of 81/100 is above the New York average of 81/100. Life expectancy is 78.9 years vs. the state average of 77.9 years. The uninsured rate is 5.0% vs. 5.3% statewide.
What health factors affect Schoharie County?
Key health factors for Schoharie County include: life expectancy (78.9 years), uninsured rate (5.0%), and primary care physician access (30:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 159:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Schoharie County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 81/100 ("Excellent"), Schoharie County is one of the healthier counties in New York. Residents have a life expectancy of 78.9 years. 5.0% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Schoharie County healthier than the New York average?
Schoharie County's health score of 81/100 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. Schoharie County has better primary care access (30:1 ratio) than the state average (60:1).

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By Logan Johnson, Founder & Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Logan Johnson, Founder & Data Editor

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.