Erie County Health Data
Erie County, Pennsylvania
Health Score
64/100
Average
Life Expectancy
76.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.0 yr
State avg 76.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.1%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
81
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
282
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Erie County, Pennsylvania
Erie's life expectancy matches national trends
At 76.0 years, Erie County residents live about as long as the U.S. average of 76.1 years, suggesting broadly similar health outcomes. However, 19.0% of adults report poor or fair health—slightly above the national average of 17.9%—indicating room for improvement in chronic disease management and preventive care.
Erie ranks slightly below state average
Erie's life expectancy of 76.0 years trails Pennsylvania's 76.4-year average by less than half a year, placing it near the middle of the state's health rankings. The county's 19.0% poor/fair health rate is better than several struggling rural counties but reflects ongoing health challenges compared to state leaders.
Erie outpaces some western peers
Erie County's 76.0-year life expectancy edges out Forest County (70.9 years) and Fayette County (72.5 years), though it lags Franklin County (77.2 years) by 1.2 years. The county offers stronger primary care access at 81 providers per 100K than most neighbors, but mental health provider density of 282 per 100K is typical for the region.
Low uninsured rate, strong provider access
Just 6.1% of Erie residents lack health insurance—below Pennsylvania's 7.0% average—giving most residents a pathway to regular care. With 81 primary care providers per 100K, Erie offers more accessible primary care than the state median, though mental health services at 282 per 100K suggest longer wait times for behavioral health.
Make sure your coverage is current
While Erie's uninsured rate is lower than state average, 6.1% of residents—roughly 13,000 people—still lack coverage. Visit healthcare.gov or call 1-800-318-2596 to explore Medicaid, Marketplace plans, or employer options; open enrollment and qualifying life events may expand your choices.
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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.