Cambria County Health Data
Cambria County, Pennsylvania
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
61/100
Average
Life Expectancy
74.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.6 yr
State avg 76.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.1%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
70
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
242
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
19.3%
State avg 18.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
28.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 69.6 per 100K
Dentists
6.8
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
14.4
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 Cambria County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Cambria | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | — | — | 37.6% | — |
| Diabetes | — | — | 11.2% | — |
| High Blood Pressure | — | — | 33.5% | — |
| Depression | — | — | 24.1% | — |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Cambria | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | — | — | 16.3% | — |
| Binge Drinking | — | — | 17.8% | — |
| Physical Inactivity | — | — | 27.0% | — |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Cambria | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | — | — | 74.9% | — |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 60.5% | 62.2% | 57.3% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 78.6% | 76.5% | 73.3% | 2.1 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Cambria | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | — | — | 18.6% | — |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.3% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Cambria 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
Cambria County life expectancy remains below state average
Health data brief for Cambria County, Pennsylvania.
Life expectancy in Cambria County is 74.6 years, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 76.4 years and the national average of 77 years. This is the county's most distinctive data point. Other health indicators show that 19.3% of residents report poor or fair health, which is higher than the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate in the county is 5.1%, which is lower than the state average of 7.0% and the national average of 10%. Cambria has 70 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, matching the national median. The ratio of mental health providers is 242 per 100,000, which is lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. These data points provide a snapshot of health metrics from federal health databases and census surveys. 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.