Chester County Health Data
Chester County, Pennsylvania
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Chester County, Pennsylvania
Chester excels at national comparison
Chester County residents live 81.0 years—nearly 4.6 years longer than the U.S. average of 76.4 years. Only 12.5% report poor or fair health, among the best rates in this county set, reflecting sustained wellness and access to quality care.
Second-best life expectancy in state
Chester County's 81.0-year life expectancy ranks it near the absolute top in Pennsylvania, trailing only Centre County (81.3 years) and far exceeding the state average of 76.4 years. The 12.5% poor/fair health rate is notably low across Pennsylvania.
Regional health powerhouse
Chester County's 81.0 years and 12.5% poor health rate are among the region's best—second only to Centre County's 81.3 years. The county sits 6+ years ahead of Cambria, Carbon, and Clarion counties in life expectancy.
Strong coverage, excellent provider network
Chester County's 5.8% uninsured rate sits comfortably below the state average of 7.0%, showing robust coverage. The county maintains 80 primary care doctors and 313 mental health providers per 100,000 residents—among the state's best healthcare infrastructure.
Keep coverage strong and continuous
With 5.8% uninsured and excellent provider access, Chester County leads on health security—but don't take coverage for granted. Review your plan annually at www.healthcare.gov; compare options to ensure you and your family maintain this county's outstanding health trajectory.
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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.