Schuyler County Health Data
Schuyler County, New York
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
72/100
Average
Life Expectancy
76.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.5 yr
State avg 77.9 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.5%
State avg 5.3%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
62
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
234
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.5%
State avg 15.5%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
67.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 62.0 per 100K
Dentists
16.9
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
5.6
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 Schuyler County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Schuyler | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 31.2% | 33.0% | 37.6% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.1% | 9.2% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.2% | 30.0% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 22.5% | 21.0% | 24.1% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Schuyler | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.3% | 13.6% | 16.3% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 19.6% | 18.8% | 17.8% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.1% | 24.5% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Schuyler | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.6% | 78.3% | 74.9% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 57.2% | 62.2% | 57.3% | 5.0 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.7% | 77.2% | 73.3% | 3.5 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Schuyler | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.3% | 17.3% | 18.6% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.7% | 38.6% | 37.3% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Schuyler 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
Schuyler County Life Expectancy Below State Levels
Health data brief for Schuyler County, New York.
Life expectancy in Schuyler County is 76.5 years. This figure is lower than the New York state average of 77.9 years and the national average of 77 years. Other health indicators show varied comparisons to state and national norms. The uninsured rate is 5.5%, which is slightly higher than the state average of 5.3% but significantly lower than the national average of 10%. In the clinical sector, the county has 62 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, compared to the national median of 70. There are 234 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, slightly lower than the national median of 250. Additionally, 17.5% of the adult population reports poor or fair health, which is just above the national average of 17%. These data points reflect the current health landscape in the county. Explore state-level data at the CDC County Health Rankings.
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.