Bradford County Health Data
Bradford County, Pennsylvania
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
17.6%
State avg 18.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
13.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 101.8 per 100K
Dentists
11.7
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
6.7
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 Bradford County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Bradford | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | — | — | 37.6% | — |
| Diabetes | — | — | 11.2% | — |
| High Blood Pressure | — | — | 33.5% | — |
| Depression | — | — | 24.1% | — |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Bradford | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | — | — | 16.3% | — |
| Binge Drinking | — | — | 17.8% | — |
| Physical Inactivity | — | — | 27.0% | — |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Bradford | 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) | 75.1% | 76.5% | 73.3% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Bradford | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | — | — | 18.6% | — |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.8% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 0.6 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Bradford 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
Bradford County Primary Care Provider Ratio Higher Than National Median
Health data brief for Bradford County, Pennsylvania.
Bradford County has 102 primary care providers per 100,000 residents. This figure is higher than the national median of 70 per 100,000. The county also has a mental health provider ratio of 102 per 100,000, which is lower than the national median of 250. The uninsured rate stands at 7.6%, compared to the Pennsylvania state rate of 7.0% and the national rate of 10%. Residents have a life expectancy of 77.2 years, which is higher than the state figure of 76.4 years and the national figure of 77 years. Additionally, 17.6% of adults report being in poor or fair health, slightly higher than the national average of 17%. These figures come from the HHS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System and the CDC. Explore state-level data.
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.