Juniata County Health Data

Juniata County has a health score of 46/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #64 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.

Life expectancy in Juniata County is 75.9 years. The Pennsylvania state average is 76.4 years, making Juniata County below the state average.

Juniata County's health score of 46/100 is below the Pennsylvania average of 65/100. Life expectancy is 75.9 years vs. the state average of 76.4 years. The uninsured rate is 11.6% vs. 7.0% statewide.

Key health factors for Juniata County include: life expectancy (75.9 years), uninsured rate (11.6%), and primary care physician access (17:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 22:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.

With a health score of 46/100 ("Below Average"), Juniata County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Pennsylvania. Residents have a life expectancy of 75.9 years. 11.6% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.

Juniata County's health score of 46/100 is below the Pennsylvania average of 65/100. The uninsured rate of 11.6% means a significant portion of residents may face barriers to healthcare. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.