Erie County Health Data
Erie County, Pennsylvania
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
19.0%
State avg 18.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
21.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 81.0 per 100K
Dentists
11.9
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
8.2
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 Erie County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Erie | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | — | — | 37.6% | — |
| Diabetes | — | — | 11.2% | — |
| High Blood Pressure | — | — | 33.5% | — |
| Depression | — | — | 24.1% | — |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Erie | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | — | — | 16.3% | — |
| Binge Drinking | — | — | 17.8% | — |
| Physical Inactivity | — | — | 27.0% | — |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Erie | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | — | — | 74.9% | — |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 61.1% | 62.2% | 57.3% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 78.8% | 76.5% | 73.3% | 2.3 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Erie | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | — | — | 18.6% | — |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.8% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 1.6 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Erie County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Erie County Primary Care Provider Ratio Exceeds National Median
Health data brief for Erie County, Pennsylvania.
Erie County reports a primary care provider ratio of 81 per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national median of 70 per 100,000. This level of clinician availability distinguishes the county from regions with lower provider density. The county also maintains a mental health provider ratio of 282 per 100,000, which stands above the national median of 250 per 100,000. Residents have a life expectancy of 76.0 years, slightly less than the Pennsylvania average of 76.4 years and the national figure of 77 years. About 19.0% of adults in the county report being in poor or fair health, compared to a national average of 17%. The uninsured rate in the county is 6.1%, which is lower than the 7.0% recorded for the state and the 10% national average. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
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.