Chester County Health Data
Chester County, Pennsylvania
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
94/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
81.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
81.0 yr
State avg 76.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.8%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
80
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
313
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
12.5%
State avg 18.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
26.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 80.0 per 100K
Dentists
8.1
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
8.7
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 Chester County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Chester | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | — | — | 37.6% | — |
| Diabetes | — | — | 11.2% | — |
| High Blood Pressure | — | — | 33.5% | — |
| Depression | — | — | 24.1% | — |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Chester | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | — | — | 16.3% | — |
| Binge Drinking | — | — | 17.8% | — |
| Physical Inactivity | — | — | 27.0% | — |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Chester | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | — | — | 74.9% | — |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 71.1% | 62.2% | 57.3% | 8.9 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 81.0% | 76.5% | 73.3% | 4.5 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Chester | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | — | — | 18.6% | — |
| Short Sleep Duration | 32.6% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 6.8 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Chester 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
Chester County reports low rates of poor health
Health data brief for Chester County, Pennsylvania.
In Chester County, 12.5% of residents report poor or fair health, which is lower than the national average of 17%. This metric is the county's most distinct data point. The life expectancy in the county is 81.0 years, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 76.4 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 5.8%, which is lower than the state average of 7.0% and the national average of 10%. Chester County has 80 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Additionally, the county has 313 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national median of 250 per 100,000. These findings are based on data from national health rankings and clinical provider 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.