Armstrong County Health Data
Armstrong County, Pennsylvania
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
61/100
Average
Life Expectancy
75.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.3 yr
State avg 76.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.6%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
43
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
169
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
19.6%
State avg 18.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
12.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 43.0 per 100K
Dentists
6.1
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
18.4
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 Armstrong County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Armstrong | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | — | — | 37.6% | — |
| Diabetes | — | — | 11.2% | — |
| High Blood Pressure | — | — | 33.5% | — |
| Depression | — | — | 24.1% | — |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Armstrong | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | — | — | 16.3% | — |
| Binge Drinking | — | — | 17.8% | — |
| Physical Inactivity | — | — | 27.0% | — |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Armstrong | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | — | — | 74.9% | — |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 60.3% | 62.2% | 57.3% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 79.5% | 76.5% | 73.3% | 3.0 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Armstrong | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | — | — | 18.6% | — |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.3% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 1.1 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Armstrong 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
Armstrong County Primary Care Provider Ratio Lower Than National Median
Health data brief for Armstrong County, Pennsylvania.
In Armstrong County, there are 43 primary care providers per 100,000 residents. This figure is lower than the national median of 70 providers per 100,000. The county reports a mental health provider ratio of 169 per 100,000, compared to the national median of 250. The life expectancy for residents is 75.3 years, which is shorter than the Pennsylvania state figure of 76.4 years and the national figure of 77 years. Data shows that 19.6% of residents report being in poor or fair health, while the national figure is 17%. The uninsured rate in the county is 5.6%, which is lower than the state mark of 7.0% and the national rate of 10%. These metrics are derived from the CDC and NPPES databases. 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.