Cameron County Health Data
Cameron County, Pennsylvania
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
49/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.6 yr
State avg 76.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.2%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
45
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
46
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
21.6%
State avg 18.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
44.7
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 Cameron County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Cameron | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | — | — | 37.6% | — |
| Diabetes | — | — | 11.2% | — |
| High Blood Pressure | — | — | 33.5% | — |
| Depression | — | — | 24.1% | — |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Cameron | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | — | — | 16.3% | — |
| Binge Drinking | — | — | 17.8% | — |
| Physical Inactivity | — | — | 27.0% | — |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Cameron | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | — | — | 74.9% | — |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 56.0% | 62.2% | 57.3% | 6.2 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.3% | 76.5% | 73.3% | 3.2 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Cameron | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | — | — | 18.6% | — |
| Short Sleep Duration | 41.4% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Cameron 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
Lower mental health provider ratios recorded in Cameron County
Health data brief for Cameron County, Pennsylvania.
Cameron County has 46 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is significantly lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. This is the most differentiated health metric for the county. Other data points include a life expectancy of 74.6 years, which is lower than the state average of 76.4 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 7.2%, which is slightly higher than the state average of 7.0% but lower than the national average of 10%. About 21.6% of adults report poor or fair health, compared to the national average of 17%. The county has 45 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. These figures are derived from national registries and recent health rankings. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Cameron County, Pennsylvania
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Cameron County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.