Centre County Health Data
Centre County, Pennsylvania
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
82/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
81.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
81.3 yr
State avg 76.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.2%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
83
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
256
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.0%
State avg 18.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
23.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 83.2 per 100K
Dentists
5.1
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
13.9
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 Centre County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Centre | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | — | — | 37.6% | — |
| Diabetes | — | — | 11.2% | — |
| High Blood Pressure | — | — | 33.5% | — |
| Depression | — | — | 24.1% | — |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Centre | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | — | — | 16.3% | — |
| Binge Drinking | — | — | 17.8% | — |
| Physical Inactivity | — | — | 27.0% | — |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Centre | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | — | — | 74.9% | — |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 62.4% | 62.2% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.8% | 76.5% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Centre | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | — | — | 18.6% | — |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.3% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 2.1 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Centre County nationally on short sleep duration.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Centre County life expectancy exceeds state and national averages
Health data brief for Centre County, Pennsylvania.
At 81.3 years, the life expectancy in Centre County is higher than the Pennsylvania 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 17.0% of adults report poor or fair health, matching the national average. The uninsured rate is 6.2%, which is lower than the state average of 7.0% and the national average of 10%. Centre County has 83 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national median of 70 per 100,000. The ratio of mental health providers is 256 per 100,000 residents, slightly higher than the national median of 250 per 100,000. These metrics are compiled from national provider records and public health surveys. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Centre County, Pennsylvania
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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.