Butler County Health Data
Butler County, Pennsylvania
Health Score
90/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
77.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.8 yr
State avg 76.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.3%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
68
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
236
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Butler County, Pennsylvania
Butler's life expectancy slightly above average
Butler County residents live 77.8 years on average, outpacing the national figure of 76.4 years by 1.4 years. With only 12.9% reporting poor or fair health—the lowest in this county set—Butler shows strong community wellness.
Solid health standing across Pennsylvania
Butler County's 77.8-year life expectancy exceeds the state average of 76.4 years by 1.4 years, placing it in the middle-to-upper range of Pennsylvania counties. The county's 12.9% poor/fair health rate is notably better than the typical state pattern.
Healthier than Cambria and Clarion
Butler County residents live 3.2 years longer than Cambria County (74.6 years) and 2.9 years longer than Clarion County (74.9 years). However, Chester County (81.0 years) and Centre County (81.3 years) lead the region's longevity rankings.
Good coverage, adequate provider network
Butler's 4.3% uninsured rate ranks among the best in Pennsylvania, well below the state average of 7.0%. The county maintains 68 primary care providers and 236 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, supporting accessible care.
Keep your coverage current
With 4.3% uninsured, Butler County leads the state in coverage, but staying enrolled matters. Check your policy annually at www.healthcare.gov or contact your Pennsylvania health insurance provider to avoid coverage gaps.
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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.