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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Cumberland County, PA?
Cumberland County has a health score of 86/100, rated "Excellent." It ranks #4 out of 67 counties in Pennsylvania (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.
What is the life expectancy in Cumberland County?
Life expectancy in Cumberland County is 79.3 years. The Pennsylvania state average is 76.4 years, making Cumberland County above the state average.
How does Cumberland County health compare to the Pennsylvania average?
Cumberland County's health score of 86/100 is above the Pennsylvania average of 65/100. Life expectancy is 79.3 years vs. the state average of 76.4 years. The uninsured rate is 5.3% vs. 7.0% statewide.
What health factors affect Cumberland County?
Key health factors for Cumberland County include: life expectancy (79.3 years), uninsured rate (5.3%), and primary care physician access (87:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 249:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Cumberland County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 86/100 ("Excellent"), Cumberland County is one of the healthier counties in Pennsylvania. Residents have a life expectancy of 79.3 years. 5.3% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Cumberland County healthier than the Pennsylvania average?
Cumberland County's health score of 86/100 exceeds the Pennsylvania average of 65/100. Higher health scores often correlate with better access to healthcare providers, lower uninsured rates, higher median incomes, and environmental factors.

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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.