Bradford County Health Data
Bradford County, Pennsylvania
Health Score
66/100
Average
Life Expectancy
77.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.2 yr
State avg 76.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.6%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
102
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
102
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Bradford County, Pennsylvania
Bradford County moderately above average
At 77.2 years, Bradford County residents live 0.8 years above the U.S. average of 76.4 years, a modest health advantage. The 17.6% poor/fair health rate sits slightly above national norms, suggesting decent lifespans despite moderate chronic-disease prevalence.
Above Pennsylvania's health baseline
Bradford County's 77.2-year life expectancy exceeds Pennsylvania's 76.4-year state average by 0.8 years, placing it in the upper tier of county performance. The 17.6% poor/fair health rate matches the statewide pattern, indicating health outcomes aligned with Pennsylvania's overall profile.
Solid rural performer in north PA
Bradford County's 77.2-year life expectancy places it second-best in this group after Adams County (78.8 years) and well ahead of Armstrong County (75.3 years). Its 17.6% poor/fair health rate is competitive, reflecting a rural county that has maintained population health despite geographic isolation.
High primary care, low mental health
Bradford County has 102 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—excellent for a rural county—but only 102 mental health providers, the lowest ratio in this group. The 7.6% uninsured rate is the highest here, meaning roughly 1 in 13 residents lack coverage despite strong primary-care infrastructure.
Fill Bradford's coverage gaps
With 7.6% of residents uninsured, Bradford County's strong primary-care access can't fully compensate for those without coverage, especially for mental health services. Visit healthcare.gov or contact the Bradford County assistance office to enroll in Medicaid or marketplace plans today.
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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.