Armstrong County Health Data
Armstrong County, Pennsylvania
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania
Armstrong County faces health headwinds
At 75.3 years, Armstrong County's life expectancy falls 1.1 years below the U.S. average and below Pennsylvania's state median. The 19.6% poor/fair health rate ranks among the worst in the state, signaling residents experience more chronic disease and health challenges than the national norm.
Struggling compared to Pennsylvania
Armstrong County's 75.3-year life expectancy ranks among Pennsylvania's lowest, trailing the state average of 76.4 years by 1.1 years. Its 19.6% poor/fair health rate is the highest in this county group, reflecting concentrated health vulnerabilities in northwest Pennsylvania.
Worst outcomes in western PA cluster
Armstrong County's 75.3-year life expectancy and 19.6% poor/fair health rate both represent the poorest metrics in this western Pennsylvania group, trailing even Blair County (74.7 years). This suggests concentrated industrial decline and aging population affecting northwest counties' health profiles.
Limited primary care, moderate coverage
Armstrong County has only 43 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—roughly half the state's typical capacity—limiting preventive care access. The 5.6% uninsured rate is better than state average, but sparse provider networks mean even insured residents may travel far for specialists.
Coverage is first step in Armstrong
With limited providers and lower life expectancy, ensuring you have insurance removes one barrier to the care you need. Visit healthcare.gov or contact the Armstrong County Health Department to enroll in Medicaid or marketplace plans today.
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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.