Lycoming County Health Data
Lycoming County, Pennsylvania
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
68/100
Average
Life Expectancy
76.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.1 yr
State avg 76.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.8%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
77
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
224
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
16.7%
State avg 18.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
9.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 76.6 per 100K
Dentists
3.5
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
9.7
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 Lycoming County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Lycoming | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | — | — | 37.6% | — |
| Diabetes | — | — | 11.2% | — |
| High Blood Pressure | — | — | 33.5% | — |
| Depression | — | — | 24.1% | — |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Lycoming | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | — | — | 16.3% | — |
| Binge Drinking | — | — | 17.8% | — |
| Physical Inactivity | — | — | 27.0% | — |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Lycoming | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | — | — | 74.9% | — |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 65.2% | 62.2% | 57.3% | 3.0 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.8% | 76.5% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Lycoming | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | — | — | 18.6% | — |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.7% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 1.7 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Lycoming 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
Lycoming County Clinical Care Availability Surpasses National Median
Health data brief for Lycoming County, Pennsylvania.
Lycoming County reports a primary care provider ratio of 77 per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national median of 70. This level of clinical access sits alongside a life expectancy of 76.1 years, a figure that is slightly lower than the Pennsylvania average of 76.4 years and the national average of 77 years. Approximately 16.7% of residents report being in poor or fair health, aligning closely with the national average of 17%. The county's uninsured rate is 6.8%, which is lower than the statewide average of 7.0% and the national average of 10%. For specialized services, the mental health provider ratio is 224 per 100,000 residents, which is below the national median of 250. These data points provide an overview of the regional health landscape. 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.