Carbon County Health Data
Carbon County, Pennsylvania
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
59/100
Average
Life Expectancy
74.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.5 yr
State avg 76.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.8%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
34
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
87
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.8%
State avg 18.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
35.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 33.6 per 100K
Dentists
4.6
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
15.3
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 Carbon County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Carbon | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | — | — | 37.6% | — |
| Diabetes | — | — | 11.2% | — |
| High Blood Pressure | — | — | 33.5% | — |
| Depression | — | — | 24.1% | — |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Carbon | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | — | — | 16.3% | — |
| Binge Drinking | — | — | 17.8% | — |
| Physical Inactivity | — | — | 27.0% | — |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Carbon | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | — | — | 74.9% | — |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 62.6% | 62.2% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.8% | 76.5% | 73.3% | 2.7 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Carbon | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | — | — | 18.6% | — |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.8% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 0.6 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Carbon 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
Carbon County primary care provider ratio below national median
Health data brief for Carbon County, Pennsylvania.
Carbon County has 34 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. This primary care ratio is the county's most distinct health metric. The life expectancy in Carbon County is 74.5 years, compared to the state average of 76.4 years and the national average of 77 years. About 17.8% of residents report poor or fair health, slightly higher than the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate in the county is 6.8%, which is lower than the state average of 7.0% and the national average of 10%. Additionally, the county has 87 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. These statistics are based on current data from federal health and census records. 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.