Beaver County Health Data

Beaver County, Pennsylvania

Health 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

Data Story

About Health in Beaver County, Pennsylvania

Beaver County trails national health

At 75.6 years, Beaver County residents live 0.8 years below the U.S. average of 76.4 years, a visible gap suggesting population-wide health challenges. The 16.1% poor/fair health rate is near-average nationally, but the low life expectancy indicates serious underlying health burdens.

Below Pennsylvania's health baseline

Beaver County's 75.6-year life expectancy falls 0.8 years short of Pennsylvania's 76.4-year state average, placing it in the lower tier of county performance. This shortfall reflects ongoing challenges in a county shaped by industrial decline and aging.

Struggling alongside Allegheny rivals

Beaver County's 75.6-year life expectancy is 1.3 years lower than neighboring Allegheny County (76.9 years), despite proximity to Pittsburgh's major medical institutions. Its 16.1% poor/fair health rate matches Allegheny exactly, suggesting shared industrial-era health patterns across western PA.

Provider shortage limits care options

With only 39 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, Beaver County faces one of the lowest provider densities in the state, constraining preventive care access. The 4.9% uninsured rate is reasonable, but sparse providers mean even covered residents struggle to find appointments.

Get insured, then find care

Nearly 1 in 20 Beaver County residents lack insurance, adding complexity to healthcare access in an already tight provider market. Enrollment opens annually—visit healthcare.gov or call 1-800-MEDICARE to secure coverage and connect with available providers.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Beaver County, PA?
Beaver County has a health score of 74/100, rated "Average." It ranks #15 out of 67 counties in Pennsylvania (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.
What is the life expectancy in Beaver County?
Life expectancy in Beaver County is 75.6 years. The Pennsylvania state average is 76.4 years, making Beaver County below the state average.
How does Beaver County health compare to the Pennsylvania average?
Beaver County's health score of 74/100 is above the Pennsylvania average of 65/100. Life expectancy is 75.6 years vs. the state average of 76.4 years. The uninsured rate is 4.9% vs. 7.0% statewide.
What health factors affect Beaver County?
Key health factors for Beaver County include: life expectancy (75.6 years), uninsured rate (4.9%), and primary care physician access (39:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 167:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Beaver County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 74/100 ("Average"), Beaver County has average health outcomes compared to other counties in Pennsylvania. Residents have a life expectancy of 75.6 years. 4.9% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Beaver County healthier than the Pennsylvania average?
Beaver County's health score of 74/100 exceeds the Pennsylvania average of 65/100. Higher health scores often correlate with better access to healthcare providers, lower uninsured rates, higher median incomes, and environmental factors. Beaver County has better primary care access (39:1 ratio) than the state average (68:1).

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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.