Schuyler County Tops New York Cancer Rates
New York State Health Department data for 2019-2023 ranks counties by cancer case rate per 100,000 people.
Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Cancer
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The New York State Health Department released county cancer rate data covering 2019-2023, ranking Schuyler County first statewide with 555.8 cases per 100,000 people. Oswego County ranked third at 554.3, while the state average was 472.1.
Why it matters
The county-level rankings show wide variation in cancer case rates across New York, with several central and western counties well above the statewide average. Residents of these counties may find the data useful when considering local cancer prevention and screening resources.
Schuyler County ranked first statewide at 555.8 cases per 100,000 people, compared with a New York state average of 472.1 per 100,000 for 2019-2023. The release does not explain the causes of the county differences, and the source does not state whether rates are age-adjusted.
The players
New York State Department of Health
The state agency that compiled and released the county-level cancer case rate data for 2019-2023.
The details
The state health department ranked counties by cancer case rate per 100,000 people using data for 2019-2023. Oswego County placed third, Cortland County ninth and Onondaga County 33rd, with a full table of county rates included in the release.
Timeline
- 2019-2023: Five-year period covered by the county cancer case rate data.
Season Trajectory
The 2019-2023 county rankings are one more state health department update in its recurring county-level cancer reporting, which lets residents compare their county against the New York average. The data does not indicate whether rates are rising or falling compared with earlier periods.
Residents of counties with higher case rates, such as Schuyler and Oswego, may want to discuss cancer screening schedules with their doctors. The ranking itself does not change any treatment options or insurance coverage.
The takeaway
County cancer case rates in New York vary widely, and residents can use local rankings to inform conversations with their health care providers about prevention and screening. Checking the county table in the state release shows where your own county falls relative to the state average.
Further reading
For more on cancer trends across the state, see Cancer coverage on Wisevoter.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Syracuse.
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