St. Lawrence County Health Data
St. Lawrence County, New York
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
73/100
Average
Life Expectancy
76.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.8 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
55
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
248
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.1%
State avg 15.5%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
29.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 54.6 per 100K
Dentists
13.9
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
30.6
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 St. Lawrence County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | St. Lawrence | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 42.9% | 33.0% | 37.6% | 9.9 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 10.2% | 9.2% | 11.2% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.2% | 30.0% | 33.5% | 3.2 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 24.5% | 21.0% | 24.1% | 3.5 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | St. Lawrence | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.4% | 13.6% | 16.3% | 2.8 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 20.3% | 18.8% | 17.8% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.4% | 24.5% | 27.0% | 2.9 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | St. Lawrence | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 79.5% | 78.3% | 74.9% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 57.3% | 62.2% | 57.3% | 4.9 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 77.7% | 77.2% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | St. Lawrence | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.2% | 17.3% | 18.6% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.1% | 38.6% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare St. Lawrence County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
St. Lawrence County Residents Face Shorter Life Expectancy
Health data brief for St. Lawrence County, New York.
Life expectancy in St. Lawrence County is 76.8 years, which is lower than both the New York state average of 77.9 years and the national average of approximately 77 years. This metric accompanies a report of 17.1% of local adults being in poor or fair health, a rate nearly matching the national average of 17%. The county has 55 primary care providers per 100,000 people, which is fewer than the national median of 70. For mental health care, there are 248 providers per 100,000 residents, almost level with the national median of 250. The uninsured rate for residents under age 65 is 6.0%. This percentage is higher than the New York state average of 5.3% but represents a smaller portion of the population than the 10% average for the United States. Explore state-level health data.
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.