Huntingdon County Health Data
Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
70/100
Average
Life Expectancy
77.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.0 yr
State avg 76.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.8%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
32
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
159
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
18.6%
State avg 18.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
11.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 31.9 per 100K
Dentists
2.3
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
2.3
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 Huntingdon County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Huntingdon | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | — | — | 37.6% | — |
| Diabetes | — | — | 11.2% | — |
| High Blood Pressure | — | — | 33.5% | — |
| Depression | — | — | 24.1% | — |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Huntingdon | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | — | — | 16.3% | — |
| Binge Drinking | — | — | 17.8% | — |
| Physical Inactivity | — | — | 27.0% | — |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Huntingdon | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | — | — | 74.9% | — |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 59.7% | 62.2% | 57.3% | 2.5 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.4% | 76.5% | 73.3% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Huntingdon | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | — | — | 18.6% | — |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.4% | 39.4% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Huntingdon 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
Huntingdon County Uninsured Rate Below State and National Averages
Health data brief for Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania.
Huntingdon County reports an uninsured rate of 5.8%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 7.0% and the national average of 10%. This figure represents the county's most significant departure from state norms. Residents have a life expectancy of 77.0 years, which matches the national average and slightly exceeds the state average of 76.4 years. The ratio of primary care providers is 32 per 100,000, lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Mental health providers are available at a ratio of 159 per 100,000, which is also lower than the national median of 250. Data shows that 18.6% of adults in the county report poor or fair health, compared to the 17% 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.