Dauphin County Health Data
Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
19.3%
State avg 18.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
22.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 103.3 per 100K
Dentists
3.8
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
9.7
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 Dauphin County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Dauphin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | — | — | 37.6% | — |
| Diabetes | — | — | 11.2% | — |
| High Blood Pressure | — | — | 33.5% | — |
| Depression | — | — | 24.1% | — |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Dauphin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | — | — | 16.3% | — |
| Binge Drinking | — | — | 17.8% | — |
| Physical Inactivity | — | — | 27.0% | — |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Dauphin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | — | — | 74.9% | — |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 60.4% | 62.2% | 57.3% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 77.3% | 76.5% | 73.3% | 0.8 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Dauphin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | — | — | 18.6% | — |
| Short Sleep Duration | 43.1% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 3.7 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Dauphin County nationally on short sleep duration.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Dauphin County Primary Care Access Exceeds National Provider Median
Health data brief for Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.
Dauphin County reports a primary care provider ratio of 103 per 100,000 residents, a figure that is significantly higher than the national median of 70 per 100,000. The county also has a mental health provider ratio of 289 per 100,000, which exceeds the national median of 250. Health coverage data indicates an uninsured rate of 6.9%, which is roughly in line with the Pennsylvania state average of 7.0% and lower than the national average of 10%. Residents in the county have a life expectancy of 76.8 years, which is slightly above the state average of 76.4 years but below the national average of 77 years. About 19.3% of the population reports poor or fair health, which is higher than the national average of 17%. These metrics are sourced from national health surveys and provider enumeration systems. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
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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.