Forest County Health Data
Forest County, Pennsylvania
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
32/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
70.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
70.9 yr
State avg 76.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.7%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Mental Health Providers
47
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
23.8%
State avg 18.1%
National avg 19.6%
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 Forest County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Forest | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | — | — | 37.6% | — |
| Diabetes | — | — | 11.2% | — |
| High Blood Pressure | — | — | 33.5% | — |
| Depression | — | — | 24.1% | — |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Forest | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | — | — | 16.3% | — |
| Binge Drinking | — | — | 17.8% | — |
| Physical Inactivity | — | — | 27.0% | — |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Forest | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | — | — | 74.9% | — |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 52.4% | 62.2% | 57.3% | 9.8 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.1% | 76.5% | 73.3% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Forest | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | — | — | 18.6% | — |
| Short Sleep Duration | 42.7% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 3.3 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Forest 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
Forest County Life Expectancy Trails State and National Figures
Health data brief for Forest County, Pennsylvania.
Residents of Forest County have a life expectancy of 70.9 years, which is approximately six years shorter than the state average of 76.4 years and the national average of 77 years. This is the most significant health metric differentiation for the county. Data indicates that 23.8% of the adult population reports being in poor or fair health, a higher proportion than the national average of 17%. The county’s uninsured rate is 7.7%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 7.0% but lower than the 10% national average. Specialized care availability includes a mental health provider ratio of 47 per 100,000 residents, significantly lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. Primary care provider data was not reported for this period. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Forest County, Pennsylvania
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Forest County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.