Jefferson County Health Data
Jefferson County, Pennsylvania
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
20.3%
State avg 18.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
22.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 47.6 per 100K
Dentists
4.5
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
22.7
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 Jefferson County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Jefferson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | — | — | 37.6% | — |
| Diabetes | — | — | 11.2% | — |
| High Blood Pressure | — | — | 33.5% | — |
| Depression | — | — | 24.1% | — |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Jefferson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | — | — | 16.3% | — |
| Binge Drinking | — | — | 17.8% | — |
| Physical Inactivity | — | — | 27.0% | — |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Jefferson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | — | — | 74.9% | — |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 59.3% | 62.2% | 57.3% | 2.9 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.5% | 76.5% | 73.3% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Jefferson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | — | — | 18.6% | — |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.9% | 39.4% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Jefferson 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
Over twenty percent of Jefferson residents report poor health
Health data brief for Jefferson County, Pennsylvania.
Approximately 20.3% of adults in Jefferson County report poor or fair health, a rate that exceeds the national average of 17%. The county’s average life expectancy is 75.9 years, slightly lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 76.4 years and the national average of 77 years. In terms of medical access, there are 48 primary care providers for every 100,000 residents, which is below the national median of 70. The mental health provider ratio is 110 per 100,000, compared to the national median of 250. Additionally, the county’s uninsured rate stands at 8.5%, higher than the state average of 7.0% but lower than the 10% national benchmark. 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.