Elk County Health Data
Elk County, Pennsylvania
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
72/100
Average
Life Expectancy
76.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.6 yr
State avg 76.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.0%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
36
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
109
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.2%
State avg 18.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
22.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 35.7 per 100K
Dentists
3.3
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
3.3
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 Elk County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Elk | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | — | — | 37.6% | — |
| Diabetes | — | — | 11.2% | — |
| High Blood Pressure | — | — | 33.5% | — |
| Depression | — | — | 24.1% | — |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Elk | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | — | — | 16.3% | — |
| Binge Drinking | — | — | 17.8% | — |
| Physical Inactivity | — | — | 27.0% | — |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Elk | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | — | — | 74.9% | — |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 63.4% | 62.2% | 57.3% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.6% | 76.5% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Elk | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | — | — | 18.6% | — |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.4% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 1.0 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Elk 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
Elk County Primary Care Availability Lower Than National Statistics
Health data brief for Elk County, Pennsylvania.
Elk County records a primary care provider ratio of 36 per 100,000 residents, which is nearly half the national median of 70 per 100,000. Access to mental health providers is also below national norms, at 109 per 100,000 compared to the national median of 250. Despite these provider ratios, the county's uninsured rate of 6.0% is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 7.0% and the national average of 10%. The life expectancy for residents is 76.6 years, which slightly exceeds the state average of 76.4 years but is below the national average of 77 years. Additionally, 17.2% of the population reports poor or fair health, aligning closely with the national average of 17%. These findings are based on data from the CDC and the National Plan & Provider Enumeration System. 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.