Juniata County Health Data
Juniata County, Pennsylvania
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
46/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
75.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.9 yr
State avg 76.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.6%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
17
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
22
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
19.5%
State avg 18.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
8.5
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 Juniata County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Juniata | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | — | — | 37.6% | — |
| Diabetes | — | — | 11.2% | — |
| High Blood Pressure | — | — | 33.5% | — |
| Depression | — | — | 24.1% | — |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Juniata | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | — | — | 16.3% | — |
| Binge Drinking | — | — | 17.8% | — |
| Physical Inactivity | — | — | 27.0% | — |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Juniata | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | — | — | 74.9% | — |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 60.2% | 62.2% | 57.3% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.8% | 76.5% | 73.3% | 2.7 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Juniata | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | — | — | 18.6% | — |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.2% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 1.2 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Juniata County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Juniata County sees lower primary care provider availability than national median
Health data brief for Juniata County, Pennsylvania.
Juniata County reports 17 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, significantly fewer than the national median of 70 per 100,000. The county also has 22 mental health providers per 100,000, which is below the national median of 250. Regarding health coverage, the uninsured rate is 11.6%, which is higher than the state average of 7.0% and the national average of 10%. Residents report a life expectancy of 75.9 years, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 76.4 years and a national average of approximately 77 years. Additionally, 19.5% of residents describe their health as poor or fair, exceeding the national average of 17%. Explore state-level provider data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Juniata County, Pennsylvania
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Juniata County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.