Lackawanna County Health Data
Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
67/100
Average
Life Expectancy
75.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.8 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
83
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
308
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.8%
State avg 18.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
35.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 82.5 per 100K
Dentists
10.7
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
11.1
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 Lackawanna County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Lackawanna | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | — | — | 37.6% | — |
| Diabetes | — | — | 11.2% | — |
| High Blood Pressure | — | — | 33.5% | — |
| Depression | — | — | 24.1% | — |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Lackawanna | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | — | — | 16.3% | — |
| Binge Drinking | — | — | 17.8% | — |
| Physical Inactivity | — | — | 27.0% | — |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Lackawanna | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | — | — | 74.9% | — |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 63.8% | 62.2% | 57.3% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.6% | 76.5% | 73.3% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Lackawanna | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | — | — | 18.6% | — |
| Short Sleep Duration | 41.4% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Lackawanna County nationally on short sleep duration.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Lackawanna County uninsured rate remains below state and national averages
Health data brief for Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania.
Lackawanna County’s uninsured rate is 5.8%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 7.0% and the 10% national average. Medical access in the county includes 308 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a figure above the national median of 250. Primary care provider availability is 83 per 100,000, which exceeds the national median of 70. The average life expectancy in Lackawanna is 75.8 years, slightly shorter than the state average of 76.4 years and the national average of 77 years. About 17.8% of the population reports poor or fair health, roughly consistent with the national average of 17%. 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.