Columbia County Health Data
Columbia County, Pennsylvania
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
69/100
Average
Life Expectancy
76.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.5 yr
State avg 76.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.0%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
57
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
84
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.9%
State avg 18.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
36.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 57.0 per 100K
Dentists
13.8
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
7.7
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 Columbia County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Columbia | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | — | — | 37.6% | — |
| Diabetes | — | — | 11.2% | — |
| High Blood Pressure | — | — | 33.5% | — |
| Depression | — | — | 24.1% | — |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Columbia | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | — | — | 16.3% | — |
| Binge Drinking | — | — | 17.8% | — |
| Physical Inactivity | — | — | 27.0% | — |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Columbia | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | — | — | 74.9% | — |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 62.8% | 62.2% | 57.3% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.4% | 76.5% | 73.3% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Columbia | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | — | — | 18.6% | — |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.3% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 1.1 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Columbia County nationally on short sleep duration.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Columbia County Mental Health Provider Access Rates Below State Levels
Health data brief for Columbia County, Pennsylvania.
Columbia County records a mental health provider ratio of 84 per 100,000 residents, a rate that is substantially lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. This clinical metric sits alongside a primary care provider ratio of 57 per 100,000, which is also below the national median of 70. Health coverage data shows that 6.0% of the county is uninsured, a lower rate than both the Pennsylvania state average of 7.0% and the national average of 10%. The life expectancy in the county is 76.5 years, nearly matching the state average of 76.4 years but trailing the national average of 77 years. Furthermore, 17.9% of residents report poor or fair health, compared to a national average of 17%. These figures are derived from national provider registries and census data to assist in regional health monitoring. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Columbia County, Pennsylvania
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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.