Bedford County Health Data
Bedford County, Pennsylvania
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
60/100
Average
Life Expectancy
76.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.2 yr
State avg 76.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.4%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
34
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
154
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
18.9%
State avg 18.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
8.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 33.7 per 100K
Dentists
8.4
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
18.9
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 Bedford County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Bedford | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | — | — | 37.6% | — |
| Diabetes | — | — | 11.2% | — |
| High Blood Pressure | — | — | 33.5% | — |
| Depression | — | — | 24.1% | — |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Bedford | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | — | — | 16.3% | — |
| Binge Drinking | — | — | 17.8% | — |
| Physical Inactivity | — | — | 27.0% | — |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Bedford | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | — | — | 74.9% | — |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 60.4% | 62.2% | 57.3% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.3% | 76.5% | 73.3% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Bedford | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | — | — | 18.6% | — |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.8% | 39.4% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Bedford 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
Primary Care Provider Numbers in Bedford County Lower Than National Median
Health data brief for Bedford County, Pennsylvania.
Bedford County reports 34 primary care providers per 100,000 residents. This is less than half the national median of 70 providers per 100,000. For mental health care, the county has 154 providers per 100,000 residents, compared to the national median of 250. The uninsured rate stands at 7.4%, which is slightly higher than the Pennsylvania state rate of 7.0% but lower than the 10% national rate. Residents have a life expectancy of 76.2 years, which is close to the state figure of 76.4 years but lower than the national mark of 77 years. Additionally, 18.9% of the population reports poor or fair health, while the national average is 17%. These figures reflect federal census and provider registration data. 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.