Clearfield County Health Data
Clearfield County, Pennsylvania
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
60/100
Average
Life Expectancy
75.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.9 yr
State avg 76.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.4%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
46
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
363
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
19.9%
State avg 18.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
27.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 46.2 per 100K
Dentists
5.1
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
8.9
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 Clearfield County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Clearfield | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | — | — | 37.6% | — |
| Diabetes | — | — | 11.2% | — |
| High Blood Pressure | — | — | 33.5% | — |
| Depression | — | — | 24.1% | — |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Clearfield | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | — | — | 16.3% | — |
| Binge Drinking | — | — | 17.8% | — |
| Physical Inactivity | — | — | 27.0% | — |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Clearfield | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | — | — | 74.9% | — |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 59.0% | 62.2% | 57.3% | 3.2 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.0% | 76.5% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Clearfield | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | — | — | 18.6% | — |
| Short Sleep Duration | 41.7% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Clearfield 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
Clearfield County Mental Health Provider Availability Exceeds National Median
Health data brief for Clearfield County, Pennsylvania.
Clearfield County reports a mental health provider ratio of 363 per 100,000 residents, a figure that is notably higher than the national median of 250 per 100,000. This provider availability occurs alongside a life expectancy of 75.9 years, which sits slightly below the Pennsylvania state average of 76.4 years and the national average of approximately 77 years. In terms of health coverage, 6.4% of the county population is uninsured, a rate lower than the state average of 7.0% and the national average of 10%. Additionally, 19.9% of residents report being in poor or fair health, compared to the national average of 17%. Primary care provider availability is recorded at 46 per 100,000, which is lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Data for these metrics are collected through federal reporting systems to track regional health trends. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
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.