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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Chester County, PA?
Chester County has a health score of 94/100, rated "Excellent." It ranks #2 out of 67 counties in Pennsylvania (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.
What is the life expectancy in Chester County?
Life expectancy in Chester County is 81.0 years. The Pennsylvania state average is 76.4 years, making Chester County above the state average.
How does Chester County health compare to the Pennsylvania average?
Chester County's health score of 94/100 is above the Pennsylvania average of 65/100. Life expectancy is 81.0 years vs. the state average of 76.4 years. The uninsured rate is 5.8% vs. 7.0% statewide.
What health factors affect Chester County?
Key health factors for Chester County include: life expectancy (81.0 years), uninsured rate (5.8%), and primary care physician access (80:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 313:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Chester County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 94/100 ("Excellent"), Chester County is one of the healthier counties in Pennsylvania. Residents have a life expectancy of 81.0 years. 5.8% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Chester County healthier than the Pennsylvania average?
Chester County's health score of 94/100 exceeds the Pennsylvania average of 65/100. Higher health scores often correlate with better access to healthcare providers, lower uninsured rates, higher median incomes, and environmental factors.

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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.