Fulton County Health Data
Fulton County, Pennsylvania
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
68/100
Average
Life Expectancy
75.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.7 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
21
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
62
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.1%
State avg 18.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
6.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 20.7 per 100K
Dentists
6.9
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
20.6
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 Fulton County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Fulton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | — | — | 37.6% | — |
| Diabetes | — | — | 11.2% | — |
| High Blood Pressure | — | — | 33.5% | — |
| Depression | — | — | 24.1% | — |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Fulton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | — | — | 16.3% | — |
| Binge Drinking | — | — | 17.8% | — |
| Physical Inactivity | — | — | 27.0% | — |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Fulton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | — | — | 74.9% | — |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 62.8% | 62.2% | 57.3% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.7% | 76.5% | 73.3% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Fulton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | — | — | 18.6% | — |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.2% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Fulton County nationally on short sleep duration.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Fulton County Primary Care Provider Density Lower Than National Median
Health data brief for Fulton County, Pennsylvania.
Fulton County has a primary care provider ratio of 21 per 100,000 residents, a figure substantially lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. This clinician ratio is accompanied by a mental health provider ratio of 62 per 100,000, which is also lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. Despite these provider metrics, the county’s uninsured rate is 6.1%, lower than the state average of 7.0% and the national average of 10%. Life expectancy for residents is 75.7 years, which is less than the Pennsylvania average of 76.4 years and the national figure of 77 years. Approximately 17.1% of adults in the county report being in poor or fair health, which is nearly equal to the national average of 17%. 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.