Schoharie County Health Data
Schoharie County, New York
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
Data Story
About Health in Schoharie County, New York
Schoharie struggles with rural health challenges
Schoharie County's 78.9-year life expectancy exceeds the U.S. average by 3.5 years, yet its 17.3% poor/fair health rate—the highest in this sample—exceeds the national average of 16% by a significant margin. This rural county shows both longer lives and higher chronic disease burden.
Schoharie's poor health rates exceed state norms
Schoharie's 78.9-year life expectancy slightly exceeds New York's 77.9-year average, but its 17.3% poor/fair health rate substantially exceeds the state baseline, suggesting concentrated chronic illness. At 5.0% uninsured, coverage rates match state levels, but health outcomes suggest systemic challenges.
Schoharie faces rural provider shortage
Schoharie's 30 primary care providers per 100,000—less than half the county average in this sample—represents the starkest rural access gap, while 159 mental health providers per 100,000 also rank among the lowest. Its 17.3% poor/fair health rate ties with Schuyler as the worst in the analysis.
Rural isolation drives health disparities
Schoharie's critical shortage of providers—just 30 primary care per 100,000, far below the 59–85 range seen in other counties—leaves residents traveling long distances for routine care or delaying treatment. The 17.3% poor/fair health rate, highest in this analysis, reflects the compounding effects of provider scarcity and limited preventive care access.
Ensure coverage despite distance barriers
In a rural county with provider shortages, health insurance becomes even more critical—it enables telehealth options and ensures coverage for necessary travel to specialists. Verify your coverage includes telehealth services and call 2-1-1 for assistance finding care in nearby counties.
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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.