Dauphin County Health Data
Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
Health Score
63/100
Average
Life Expectancy
76.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.8 yr
State avg 76.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.9%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
103
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
289
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
Dauphin inches ahead of national averages
At 76.8 years, Dauphin County's life expectancy modestly exceeds the U.S. average of 76.4 years, though 19.3% report poor or fair health. The county's performance sits solidly in the middle—neither leading nor lagging—reflecting mixed outcomes across its urban and rural areas.
Slight advantage within Pennsylvania
Dauphin's 76.8-year life expectancy edges above Pennsylvania's 76.4-year state average, placing it in the upper-middle tier of state counties. At 6.9% uninsured, Dauphin slightly underperforms the state average of 7.0%, suggesting relatively strong coverage equity.
Urban density powers stronger provider access
Dauphin's 103 primary care providers per 100,000 residents significantly outpace rural neighbors like Clinton (35) and Clearfield (46), reflecting its more urbanized base. Though its 19.3% poor/fair health rate trails some neighbors, robust provider access and 289 mental health providers create comprehensive care infrastructure.
Urban county with strong care infrastructure
Dauphin's 103 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—the second-highest in this cohort—pair with 289 mental health providers, ensuring residents rarely lack care options. The county's 6.9% uninsured rate means approximately 15,700 residents still navigate healthcare without coverage, despite strong provider availability.
Complete Dauphin's coverage picture
With strong medical infrastructure, Dauphin's remaining 15,700 uninsured residents are at risk of skipping preventive care and accruing debt from emergencies. Visit Healthcare.gov or call your county health office to confirm enrollment—coverage ensures you can access the excellent providers in your community.
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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.