Berks County Health Data
Berks County, Pennsylvania
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
67/100
Average
Life Expectancy
77.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.8 yr
State avg 76.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.5%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
63
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
190
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
18.1%
State avg 18.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
15.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 62.9 per 100K
Dentists
6.3
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
7.9
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 Berks County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Berks | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | — | — | 37.6% | — |
| Diabetes | — | — | 11.2% | — |
| High Blood Pressure | — | — | 33.5% | — |
| Depression | — | — | 24.1% | — |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Berks | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | — | — | 16.3% | — |
| Binge Drinking | — | — | 17.8% | — |
| Physical Inactivity | — | — | 27.0% | — |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Berks | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | — | — | 74.9% | — |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 63.1% | 62.2% | 57.3% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 77.7% | 76.5% | 73.3% | 1.2 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Berks | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | — | — | 18.6% | — |
| Short Sleep Duration | 41.4% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Berks County nationally on short sleep duration.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Berks County Life Expectancy Exceeds State and National Figures
Health data brief for Berks County, Pennsylvania.
The life expectancy in Berks County is 77.8 years. This is longer than the Pennsylvania state figure of 76.4 years and the national figure of 77 years. The uninsured rate for the county is 7.5%, which is slightly higher than the state rate of 7.0% but lower than the 10% national average. Data indicates that 18.1% of adults in Berks County report being in poor or fair health, compared to 17% nationwide. There are 63 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is near the national median of 70. The mental health provider ratio is 190 per 100,000, lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. These numbers are reported by the CDC and the HHS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Berks County, Pennsylvania
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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.