Jefferson County Health Data
Jefferson County, Pennsylvania
Health Score
51/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
75.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.9 yr
State avg 76.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.5%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
48
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
110
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania
Life expectancy lags behind national pace
Jefferson County residents live to an average of 75.9 years, about 4 years shorter than the U.S. average of 79.3 years. One in five people (20.3%) report poor or fair health, slightly above the national rate of 17.9%.
County ranks middle of state health outcomes
At 75.9 years, Jefferson County's life expectancy trails Pennsylvania's average of 76.4 years by half a year. The county's health ranking places it in the middle tier statewide, with room for improvement on preventive care metrics.
Comparable to regional peers on insurance
Jefferson County's 8.5% uninsured rate sits between Lackawanna County (5.8%) and Juniata County (11.6%), showing moderate coverage across the region. Primary care provider availability at 48 per 100K falls below the regional average, but mental health resources at 110 per 100K meet community needs.
Healthcare access remains a daily challenge
While 91.5% of Jefferson County residents have some form of insurance, the county's primary care provider shortage means residents often travel farther for routine checkups. Mental health support is more readily available, with specialists helping address behavioral health needs across the county.
Find coverage that works for your family
If you're among the 8.5% uninsured in Jefferson County, 2025 enrollment options await through the Affordable Care Act Marketplace and Pennsylvania's Medicaid programs. Visit healthcare.gov or call 1-800-318-2596 to explore plans that fit your budget and health needs.
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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.