Lehigh County Health Data
Lehigh County, Pennsylvania
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
66/100
Average
Life Expectancy
78.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.0 yr
State avg 76.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.3%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
96
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
258
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
19.3%
State avg 18.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
19.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 96.4 per 100K
Dentists
4.8
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
10.4
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 Lehigh County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Lehigh | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | — | — | 37.6% | — |
| Diabetes | — | — | 11.2% | — |
| High Blood Pressure | — | — | 33.5% | — |
| Depression | — | — | 24.1% | — |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Lehigh | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | — | — | 16.3% | — |
| Binge Drinking | — | — | 17.8% | — |
| Physical Inactivity | — | — | 27.0% | — |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Lehigh | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | — | — | 74.9% | — |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 61.4% | 62.2% | 57.3% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.5% | 76.5% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Lehigh | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | — | — | 18.6% | — |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.8% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 2.6 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Lehigh County nationally on short sleep duration.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Lehigh County primary care availability exceeds national median
Health data brief for Lehigh County, Pennsylvania.
Lehigh County reports 96 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Access to mental health care includes 258 providers per 100,000 residents, slightly above the national median of 250. The average life expectancy in the county is 78.0 years, higher than the state average of 76.4 years and the national average of 77 years. Approximately 19.3% of residents report being in poor or fair health, a figure above the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate stands at 7.3%, which is higher than the state average of 7.0% but lower than the 10% national average. 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.