Clearfield County Health Data
Clearfield County, Pennsylvania
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania
Clearfield's life expectancy lags nationally
At 75.9 years, Clearfield County residents live nearly 5 years shorter than the U.S. average of 76.4 years. Nearly 1 in 5 residents—19.9%—report poor or fair health, exceeding national benchmarks and signaling persistent wellness challenges across the county.
Below-average health in Pennsylvania
Clearfield's life expectancy of 75.9 years trails Pennsylvania's state average of 76.4 years. The county ranks in the lower half of Pennsylvania's 67 counties for overall life expectancy, though its 6.4% uninsured rate performs slightly better than the state average of 7.0%.
Rural Pennsylvania patterns emerge
Clearfield mirrors health challenges common to adjacent rural counties; nearby Clinton County reports similar poor/fair health at 19.1%, though Clearfield performs better on insurance coverage. The county has 46 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, below the regional average and reflecting rural provider shortages.
Limited primary care, moderate mental health access
With only 46 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, Clearfield residents may face travel times for routine care. Mental health support is more accessible at 363 providers per 100,000, though the gap between physical and mental health resources creates an uneven care landscape.
Ensure your health care protection
Over 4,100 Clearfield County residents lack health insurance, missing preventive care opportunities that could extend lifespans and improve daily wellness. Visit Healthcare.gov or contact your county health department to explore coverage options—especially Medicaid and marketplace plans available year-round for qualifying residents.
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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.