Adams County Health Data
Adams County, Pennsylvania
Health Score
76/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
78.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.8 yr
State avg 76.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.0%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
54
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
130
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Adams County, Pennsylvania
Adams County leads on life expectancy
At 78.8 years, Adams County residents live nearly 2 years longer than the U.S. average of 76.4 years. The county's 16.8% poor/fair health rate also sits below the national median, suggesting overall health outcomes that outpace much of the country.
Outpacing Pennsylvania's health profile
Adams County's 78.8-year life expectancy ranks it well above Pennsylvania's state average of 76.4 years—a meaningful 2.4-year advantage. This positions Adams as one of the healthier counties in a state with mixed health outcomes across regions.
A bright spot in south-central PA
Adams County's life expectancy of 78.8 years significantly exceeds nearby Berks County (77.8 years) and beats York County residents by roughly 18 months. Its 16.8% poor/fair health rate ties it with Allegheny County, suggesting urban-suburban health parity despite geographic distance.
Healthcare access reflects rural reality
With 54 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, Adams County has capacity but below state averages for specialist care. The 7.0% uninsured rate matches Pennsylvania's state average, meaning roughly 1 in 14 residents lack coverage—a barrier to preventive care in an otherwise healthy county.
Close the coverage gap in Adams
If you're among the 7% uninsured in Adams County, your better health outcomes can improve further with consistent access to care. Visit healthcare.gov or contact the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services to explore Medicaid and marketplace plans available this season.
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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.