Seneca County Health Data
Seneca County, New York
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
78/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
77.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.6 yr
State avg 77.9 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.0%
State avg 5.3%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
27
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
241
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
16.0%
State avg 15.5%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
6.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 26.7 per 100K
Dentists
3.0
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 Seneca County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Seneca | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.8% | 33.0% | 37.6% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 9.1% | 9.2% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.6% | 30.0% | 33.5% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 22.4% | 21.0% | 24.1% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Seneca | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.7% | 13.6% | 16.3% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 19.0% | 18.8% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.7% | 24.5% | 27.0% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Seneca | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.1% | 78.3% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 60.9% | 62.2% | 57.3% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.0% | 77.2% | 73.3% | 4.2 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Seneca | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.5% | 17.3% | 18.6% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.3% | 38.6% | 37.3% | 1.3 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Seneca 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 Doctor Availability in Seneca County Trails National Median
Health data brief for Seneca County, New York.
Seneca County records 27 primary care providers for every 100,000 residents, a figure notably smaller than the national median of 70 per 100,000. This provider density sits alongside a life expectancy of 77.6 years, which is similar to the national average of 77 years but lower than the New York state average of 77.9 years. Data from the CDC and NPPES also indicates that 6.0% of the county's population under age 65 lacks health insurance. This uninsured rate is higher than the state average of 5.3% but remains lower than the 10% national average. Regarding general well-being, 16.0% of adults in the county report being in poor or fair health, compared to the 17% seen nationwide. Additionally, the county has 241 mental health providers per 100,000 people, which is slightly lower than the national median of 250. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Seneca 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.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Seneca County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.