Allegheny County Health Data
Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
80/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
76.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.9 yr
State avg 76.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.7%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
109
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
482
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
16.1%
State avg 18.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
24.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 109.3 per 100K
Dentists
8.4
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
13.1
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 Allegheny County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Allegheny | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | — | — | 37.6% | — |
| Diabetes | — | — | 11.2% | — |
| High Blood Pressure | — | — | 33.5% | — |
| Depression | — | — | 24.1% | — |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Allegheny | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | — | — | 16.3% | — |
| Binge Drinking | — | — | 17.8% | — |
| Physical Inactivity | — | — | 27.0% | — |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Allegheny | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | — | — | 74.9% | — |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 65.0% | 62.2% | 57.3% | 2.8 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 79.5% | 76.5% | 73.3% | 3.0 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Allegheny | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | — | — | 18.6% | — |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.0% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 2.4 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Allegheny 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
Allegheny County Mental Health Provider Ratio Nearly Doubles National Median
Health data brief for Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
Allegheny County has 482 mental health providers for every 100,000 residents. This figure is significantly higher than the national median of 250 per 100,000 people. The county also reports a primary care provider ratio of 109 per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national median of 70. The uninsured rate stands at 4.7%, lower than the Pennsylvania state rate of 7.0% and the national rate of 10%. Residents have a life expectancy of 76.9 years, which is slightly higher than the state measure of 76.4 years but just below the national 77-year mark. Additionally, 16.1% of adults in the county report poor or fair health, compared to the 17% national figure. These statistics are based on federal and state data collections. Explore state-level 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.