Cumberland County Health Data
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
Health Score
86/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
79.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
79.3 yr
State avg 76.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.3%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
87
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
249
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
Cumberland leads the region in longevity
At 79.3 years, Cumberland County residents live nearly 3 years longer than the U.S. average of 76.4 years—a remarkable health advantage. Just 15.7% report poor or fair health, the lowest among all eight counties, reflecting strong preventive care and economic stability.
Pennsylvania's healthiest county in this cohort
Cumberland's 79.3-year life expectancy dramatically outpaces Pennsylvania's 76.4-year state average, ranking it in the top tier of the state's 67 counties. Its 5.3% uninsured rate also beats the state average of 7.0%, indicating robust economic health and access equity.
Clear outlier for prosperity and wellness
Cumberland's 79.3-year life expectancy towers over all regional peers, including Delaware County (77.6 years) and Clearfield (75.9 years), a gap of up to 3.4 years. With 87 primary care providers per 100,000 residents and strong uninsured rates, Cumberland demonstrates how resources translate to health.
Excellent primary care and mental health resources
Cumberland delivers 87 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—among the highest in this cohort—plus 249 mental health providers, ensuring comprehensive care access. This provider density, paired with a low uninsured rate of 5.3%, creates an unusually equitable health care environment.
Maintain Cumberland's health advantage
Though Cumberland leads in coverage, approximately 2,700 residents remain uninsured, missing opportunities for preventive care that sustains the county's exceptional longevity. Ensure your family is enrolled at Healthcare.gov—maintaining universal coverage strengthens the county's competitive health edge.
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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.