Bucks County Health Data
Bucks County, Pennsylvania
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
85/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
79.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
79.1 yr
State avg 76.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.3%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
81
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
323
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
15.9%
State avg 18.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
33.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 80.8 per 100K
Dentists
9.3
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
12.7
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 Bucks County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Bucks | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | — | — | 37.6% | — |
| Diabetes | — | — | 11.2% | — |
| High Blood Pressure | — | — | 33.5% | — |
| Depression | — | — | 24.1% | — |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Bucks | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | — | — | 16.3% | — |
| Binge Drinking | — | — | 17.8% | — |
| Physical Inactivity | — | — | 27.0% | — |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Bucks | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | — | — | 74.9% | — |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 67.1% | 62.2% | 57.3% | 4.9 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.3% | 76.5% | 73.3% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Bucks | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | — | — | 18.6% | — |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.6% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 0.8 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Bucks 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
High mental health provider access in Bucks County
Health data brief for Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
Bucks County residents have access to 323 mental health providers for every 100,000 people. This ratio is higher than the national median of 250 per 100,000 residents. The county's life expectancy is 79.1 years, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 76.4 years and the national average of 77 years. In terms of health coverage, the uninsured rate is 5.3%, which is lower than the state average of 7.0% and the national average of 10%. About 15.9% of adults in the county report poor or fair health, compared to the national average of 17%. Additionally, there are 81 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national median of 70 per 100,000. These figures are recorded in federal health databases and provider registries. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Bucks 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.