Cumberland County Health Data
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
15.7%
State avg 18.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
26.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 86.7 per 100K
Dentists
3.4
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
8.7
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 Cumberland County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Cumberland | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | — | — | 37.6% | — |
| Diabetes | — | — | 11.2% | — |
| High Blood Pressure | — | — | 33.5% | — |
| Depression | — | — | 24.1% | — |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Cumberland | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | — | — | 16.3% | — |
| Binge Drinking | — | — | 17.8% | — |
| Physical Inactivity | — | — | 27.0% | — |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Cumberland | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | — | — | 74.9% | — |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 66.7% | 62.2% | 57.3% | 4.5 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.0% | 76.5% | 73.3% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Cumberland | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | — | — | 18.6% | — |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.4% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 3.0 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Cumberland 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
Cumberland County Life Expectancy Surpasses State and National Benchmarks
Health data brief for Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
Cumberland County records a life expectancy of 79.3 years, which is notably higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 76.4 years and the national average of 77 years. Health coverage in the county is broad, with an uninsured rate of 5.3%, which is lower than both the state average of 7.0% and the national average of 10%. Clinical access metrics show a primary care provider ratio of 87 per 100,000, exceeding the national median of 70 per 100,000. The mental health provider ratio is 249 per 100,000, aligning closely with the national median of 250. Additionally, 15.7% of residents report poor or fair health, a lower percentage than the national average of 17%. These statistics are compiled from federal census and health ranking datasets to provide a localized view of health outcomes. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Cumberland 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.