Blair County Health Data
Blair County, Pennsylvania
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
56/100
Average
Life Expectancy
74.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.7 yr
State avg 76.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.3%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
77
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
304
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
20.0%
State avg 18.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
15.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 77.2 per 100K
Dentists
4.1
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
8.2
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 Blair County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Blair | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | — | — | 37.6% | — |
| Diabetes | — | — | 11.2% | — |
| High Blood Pressure | — | — | 33.5% | — |
| Depression | — | — | 24.1% | — |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Blair | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | — | — | 16.3% | — |
| Binge Drinking | — | — | 17.8% | — |
| Physical Inactivity | — | — | 27.0% | — |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Blair | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | — | — | 74.9% | — |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 60.5% | 62.2% | 57.3% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.0% | 76.5% | 73.3% | 3.5 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Blair | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | — | — | 18.6% | — |
| Short Sleep Duration | 42.2% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 2.8 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Blair County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
One in Five Blair County Residents Report Poor or Fair Health
Health data brief for Blair County, Pennsylvania.
In Blair County, 20.0% of adults report being in poor or fair health. This is higher than the national figure of 17%. The life expectancy in the county is 74.7 years, which is shorter than the Pennsylvania state figure of 76.4 years and the national figure of 77 years. Regarding clinical providers, the county has 77 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national median of 70. There are 304 mental health providers per 100,000, which is also higher than the national median of 250. The uninsured rate in Blair County is 6.3%, lower than the state rate of 7.0% and the national rate of 10%. These statistics are sourced from federal health and provider databases. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Blair County, Pennsylvania
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
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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.