Lancaster County Health Data
Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
61/100
Average
Life Expectancy
78.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.8 yr
State avg 76.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.1%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
72
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
206
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
16.9%
State avg 18.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
22.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 72.2 per 100K
Dentists
4.3
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
9.4
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 Lancaster County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Lancaster | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | — | — | 37.6% | — |
| Diabetes | — | — | 11.2% | — |
| High Blood Pressure | — | — | 33.5% | — |
| Depression | — | — | 24.1% | — |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Lancaster | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | — | — | 16.3% | — |
| Binge Drinking | — | — | 17.8% | — |
| Physical Inactivity | — | — | 27.0% | — |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Lancaster | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | — | — | 74.9% | — |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 64.9% | 62.2% | 57.3% | 2.7 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.5% | 76.5% | 73.3% | 4.0 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Lancaster | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | — | — | 18.6% | — |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.1% | 39.4% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Lancaster 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
Lancaster County life expectancy exceeds state and national averages
Health data brief for Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
Lancaster County reports a life expectancy of 78.8 years, which is higher than the state average of 76.4 years and the national average of 77 years. The county’s uninsured rate is 12.1%, exceeding the state average of 7.0% and the national average of 10%. Access to care includes 72 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is just above the national median of 70. There are 206 mental health providers per 100,000, lower than the national median of 250. Approximately 16.9% of residents report their health as poor or fair, a rate comparable to the national average of 17%. Explore state-level health data.
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.