Clarion County Health Data

Clarion County, Pennsylvania

Health Score

54/100

Below Avg

Life Expectancy

74.9 yr

Uninsured Rate

8.1%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

74.9 yr

State avg 76.4 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

8.1%

State avg 7.0%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

46

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

192

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Clarion County, Pennsylvania

Clarion struggles below national average

Clarion County residents live 74.9 years—1.5 years below the U.S. average of 76.4 years. With 18.3% reporting poor or fair health, the county faces notable wellness challenges tied to chronic disease and access barriers.

Ranks low among Pennsylvania counties

Clarion County's 74.9-year life expectancy trails Pennsylvania's average of 76.4 years by 1.5 years, placing it in the state's bottom tier. The 18.3% poor/fair health rate reflects community-wide health pressures and limited preventive care.

Part of struggling county cluster

Clarion County's 74.9 years joins Cambria (74.6) and Carbon (74.5) in a cluster of low-performing counties—all trailing Chester and Centre counties by 6+ years. These three counties share similar economic and healthcare access challenges.

Highest uninsured rate, limited providers

Clarion County's 8.1% uninsured rate is the highest among these eight counties, exceeding the state average of 7.0%. With only 46 primary care doctors and 192 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, provider capacity is stretched thin.

Act now: Close the coverage gap

Clarion County's 8.1% uninsured rate demands urgent action—one in twelve residents lacks health insurance. Visit www.healthcare.gov or call 1-800-318-2596 to enroll; then connect with community health centers and telemedicine to bridge provider shortages.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Clarion County, PA?
Clarion County has a health score of 54/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #57 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 Clarion County?
Life expectancy in Clarion County is 74.9 years. The Pennsylvania state average is 76.4 years, making Clarion County below the state average.
How does Clarion County health compare to the Pennsylvania average?
Clarion County's health score of 54/100 is below the Pennsylvania average of 65/100. Life expectancy is 74.9 years vs. the state average of 76.4 years. The uninsured rate is 8.1% vs. 7.0% statewide.
What health factors affect Clarion County?
Key health factors for Clarion County include: life expectancy (74.9 years), uninsured rate (8.1%), and primary care physician access (46:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 192:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Clarion County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 54/100 ("Below Average"), Clarion County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Pennsylvania. Residents have a life expectancy of 74.9 years. 8.1% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
What are the biggest health challenges in Clarion County?
Clarion County's health score of 54/100 is below the Pennsylvania average of 65/100. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.

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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.