Lancaster County Health Data

Lancaster County has a health score of 61/100, rated "Average." It ranks #39 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 Lancaster County is 78.8 years. The Pennsylvania state average is 76.4 years, making Lancaster County above the state average.

Lancaster County's health score of 61/100 is below the Pennsylvania average of 65/100. Life expectancy is 78.8 years vs. the state average of 76.4 years. The uninsured rate is 12.1% vs. 7.0% statewide.

Key health factors for Lancaster County include: life expectancy (78.8 years), uninsured rate (12.1%), and primary care physician access (72:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 206:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.

With a health score of 61/100 ("Average"), Lancaster County has average health outcomes compared to other counties in Pennsylvania. Residents have a life expectancy of 78.8 years. 12.1% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.

Lancaster County's health score of 61/100 is below the Pennsylvania average of 65/100. The uninsured rate of 12.1% 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.