Cameron County Health Data
Cameron County, Pennsylvania
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Cameron County, Pennsylvania
Cameron faces critical health disparities
Cameron County residents live only 74.6 years—2.4 years below the U.S. average of 76.4 years. An alarming 21.6% report poor or fair health, the highest rate among these eight counties, signaling a serious public health crisis.
Pennsylvania's lowest life expectancy county
Cameron County's 74.6-year life expectancy ranks among the state's absolute worst, trailing Pennsylvania's average of 76.4 years by 1.8 years. The 21.6% poor/fair health rate far exceeds typical state benchmarks, reflecting entrenched health challenges.
Worst health outcomes in region
Cameron County's 74.6-year life expectancy and 21.6% poor health rate are the worst in this county peer group. Its nearest rival is Carbon County (74.5 years, 17.8% poor health), yet both trail Chester and Centre counties by 6+ years.
Highest uninsured rate, fewest providers
Cameron County's 7.2% uninsured rate exceeds the state average of 7.0%, but the real crisis is provider scarcity: only 45 primary care doctors and 46 mental health providers per 100,000 residents. Residents often travel far for basic care, worsening health outcomes.
Urgent: Find coverage and care resources
With 7.2% uninsured and severe provider shortages, Cameron residents must prioritize enrollment at www.healthcare.gov or call 1-800-318-2596. Ask your insurer about telemedicine options and community health centers—they may bridge gaps when local providers are hard to reach.
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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.