Butler County Health Data
Butler County, Pennsylvania
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
12.9%
State avg 18.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
14.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 67.9 per 100K
Dentists
9.2
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
11.2
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 Butler County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Butler | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | — | — | 37.6% | — |
| Diabetes | — | — | 11.2% | — |
| High Blood Pressure | — | — | 33.5% | — |
| Depression | — | — | 24.1% | — |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Butler | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | — | — | 16.3% | — |
| Binge Drinking | — | — | 17.8% | — |
| Physical Inactivity | — | — | 27.0% | — |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Butler | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | — | — | 74.9% | — |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 69.8% | 62.2% | 57.3% | 7.6 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 77.9% | 76.5% | 73.3% | 1.4 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Butler | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | — | — | 18.6% | — |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.7% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 1.7 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Butler 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
Butler County uninsured rate lower than state and national averages
Health data brief for Butler County, Pennsylvania.
The uninsured rate in Butler County is 4.3%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 7.0% and the national average of 10%. This metric is the most distinct health data point for the county. Additionally, 12.9% of adults report poor or fair health, which is lower than the national average of 17%. The county’s life expectancy is 77.8 years, slightly higher than the state average of 76.4 years and the national average of 77 years. In terms of clinical access, there are 68 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, close to the national median of 70 per 100,000. The ratio of mental health providers is 236 per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. These findings are based on the latest clinical provider data and national health surveys. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
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.