Adams County Health Data
Adams County, Pennsylvania
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
16.8%
State avg 18.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
9.5
per 100K residentsCDC: 53.8 per 100K
Dentists
1.0
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
1.0
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 Adams County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Adams | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | — | — | 37.6% | — |
| Diabetes | — | — | 11.2% | — |
| High Blood Pressure | — | — | 33.5% | — |
| Depression | — | — | 24.1% | — |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Adams | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | — | — | 16.3% | — |
| Binge Drinking | — | — | 17.8% | — |
| Physical Inactivity | — | — | 27.0% | — |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Adams | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | — | — | 74.9% | — |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 64.1% | 62.2% | 57.3% | 1.9 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.4% | 76.5% | 73.3% | 3.1 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Adams | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | — | — | 18.6% | — |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.7% | 39.4% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Adams 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
Adams County Residents Average Nearly 79 Years of Life
Health data brief for Adams County, Pennsylvania.
Residents in Adams County have a life expectancy of 78.8 years. This is higher than the Pennsylvania state measure of 76.4 years and the national mark of 77 years. Regarding health coverage, the county has an uninsured rate of 7.0%, which matches the state figure of 7.0% and is lower than the 10% national average. About 16.8% of adults in the county report being in poor or fair health, compared to the 17% national average. Data from the NPPES shows 54 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a lower concentration than the national median of 70. There are 130 mental health providers per 100,000 people in the county, whereas the national median is 250 per 100,000. These figures represent recorded clinical and census data for the region. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
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.