Seneca County Health Data
Seneca County, New York
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Seneca County, New York
Seneca's life expectancy lags national pace
Seneca County residents live to an average of 77.6 years, slightly below New York's state average of 77.9 years and about 1.5 years below the U.S. average of 79.1 years. While 16% of Seneca residents report poor or fair health, this aligns closely with national trends, suggesting the county faces familiar health challenges across the state and country.
Middle-of-pack health outcomes statewide
Seneca ranks mid-range among New York's 62 counties for life expectancy and health status. The county's 6% uninsured rate edges above the state average of 5.3%, meaning more residents lack coverage than most New York counties.
Stronger than some upstate neighbors
Seneca's 77.6-year life expectancy outpaces nearby St. Lawrence (76.8) and Sullivan counties (76.1), though it trails the stronger performance of Steuben (76.3) and Tioga counties. Seneca's primary care provider density of 27 per 100,000 residents trails regional leaders like Steuben (56 per 100K) and Tompkins (80 per 100K).
Primary care shortage limits daily access
With just 27 primary care providers per 100,000 people, Seneca residents face longer waits and harder travel for basic care compared to state averages. Mental health support is robust at 241 providers per 100,000, though the primary care gap means many residents may delay seeking preventive services.
Cover the uninsured gap today
One in 17 Seneca residents lacks health insurance. If you're uninsured or underinsured, visit ny.gov/healthplan or call 1-855-355-5777 to explore affordable coverage options and ensure you can access the care you need.
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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.