Beaver County Health Data
Beaver County, Pennsylvania
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
74/100
Average
Life Expectancy
75.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.6 yr
State avg 76.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.9%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
39
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
167
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
16.1%
State avg 18.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
17.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 39.0 per 100K
Dentists
9.0
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
5.4
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 Beaver County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Beaver | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | — | — | 37.6% | — |
| Diabetes | — | — | 11.2% | — |
| High Blood Pressure | — | — | 33.5% | — |
| Depression | — | — | 24.1% | — |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Beaver | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | — | — | 16.3% | — |
| Binge Drinking | — | — | 17.8% | — |
| Physical Inactivity | — | — | 27.0% | — |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Beaver | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | — | — | 74.9% | — |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 65.5% | 62.2% | 57.3% | 3.3 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 77.9% | 76.5% | 73.3% | 1.4 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Beaver | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | — | — | 18.6% | — |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.7% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 2.7 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Beaver County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Beaver County Uninsured Rate Half the National Average
Health data brief for Beaver County, Pennsylvania.
Beaver County has an uninsured rate of 4.9%, which is lower than the state rate of 7.0% and less than half of the 10% national average. The county reports a life expectancy of 75.6 years, which is lower than both the state measure of 76.4 years and the national mark of 77 years. There are 39 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, compared to the national median of 70. The mental health provider ratio is 167 per 100,000, while the national median is 250 per 100,000 people. Data shows 16.1% of adults report poor or fair health, slightly lower than the 17% national average. These figures are compiled from the CDC County Health Rankings and federal provider databases. 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.