Luzerne County Health Data
Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
55/100
Average
Life Expectancy
74.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.8 yr
State avg 76.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.7%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
76
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
150
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
19.8%
State avg 18.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
20.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 75.8 per 100K
Dentists
10.1
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
7.7
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 Luzerne County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Luzerne | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | — | — | 37.6% | — |
| Diabetes | — | — | 11.2% | — |
| High Blood Pressure | — | — | 33.5% | — |
| Depression | — | — | 24.1% | — |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Luzerne | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | — | — | 16.3% | — |
| Binge Drinking | — | — | 17.8% | — |
| Physical Inactivity | — | — | 27.0% | — |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Luzerne | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | — | — | 74.9% | — |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 61.1% | 62.2% | 57.3% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.6% | 76.5% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Luzerne | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | — | — | 18.6% | — |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.3% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Luzerne County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Poor and fair health reports in Luzerne County exceed national average
Health data brief for Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
In Luzerne County, 19.8% of residents report poor or fair health, exceeding the national average of 17%. The county’s life expectancy is 74.8 years, shorter than the state average of 76.4 years and the national average of 77 years. Medical provider access includes 76 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national median of 70. There are 150 mental health providers per 100,000, below the national median of 250. The uninsured rate is 6.7%, lower than the state average of 7.0% and the national average of 10%. 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.