Greene County Health Data

Greene County, Pennsylvania

Health Score

58/100

Average

Life Expectancy

74.3 yr

Uninsured Rate

6.4%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

74.3 yr

State avg 76.4 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

6.4%

State avg 7.0%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

45

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

148

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Greene County, Pennsylvania

Greene's health slightly below U.S. average

At 74.3 years, Greene County residents live 1.8 years shorter than the U.S. average of 76.1 years, suggesting below-average health outcomes. However, 18.5% reporting poor or fair health is close to the 17.9% national average, indicating mixed but manageable chronic disease burden.

Greene ranks in lower state quartile

Greene's 74.3-year life expectancy trails Pennsylvania's 76.4-year average by 2.1 years, placing it in the lower portion of the state's health rankings. This gap suggests structural health challenges from rural poverty and limited healthcare infrastructure that affect population longevity.

Greene performs better than far-west peers

Greene's 74.3-year life expectancy surpasses Forest County (70.9) and Fayette County (72.5) but lags counties like Franklin (77.2) and Huntingdon (77.0). With 45 primary care providers and 148 mental health providers per 100K, Greene offers moderate healthcare capacity that aligns with its middle-tier health profile.

Below-average uninsured rate, modest care access

Greene's 6.4% uninsured rate is below Pennsylvania's 7.0% average, indicating decent coverage; however, 45 primary care providers per 100K is only moderate, potentially creating wait times. Mental health services at 148 per 100K suggest some capacity for behavioral health support.

Greene residents: check your coverage status

While Greene's uninsured rate is relatively low, 6.4% of residents still lack coverage and face barriers to routine care. Visit healthcare.gov or call 1-800-318-2596 to verify your coverage or explore new options; insured status protects both your health and your finances.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Greene County, PA?
Greene County has a health score of 58/100, rated "Average." It ranks #49 out of 67 counties in Pennsylvania (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.
What is the life expectancy in Greene County?
Life expectancy in Greene County is 74.3 years. The Pennsylvania state average is 76.4 years, making Greene County below the state average.
How does Greene County health compare to the Pennsylvania average?
Greene County's health score of 58/100 is below the Pennsylvania average of 65/100. Life expectancy is 74.3 years vs. the state average of 76.4 years. The uninsured rate is 6.4% vs. 7.0% statewide.
What health factors affect Greene County?
Key health factors for Greene County include: life expectancy (74.3 years), uninsured rate (6.4%), and primary care physician access (45:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 148:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Greene County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 58/100 ("Average"), Greene County has average health outcomes compared to other counties in Pennsylvania. Residents have a life expectancy of 74.3 years. 6.4% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
What are the biggest health challenges in Greene County?
Greene County's health score of 58/100 is below the Pennsylvania average of 65/100. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.

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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.