McKean County Health Data
McKean County, Pennsylvania
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
64/100
Average
Life Expectancy
74.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.7 yr
State avg 76.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.1%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
58
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
152
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.3%
State avg 18.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
24.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 57.6 per 100K
Dentists
14.9
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
14.9
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 McKean County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | McKean | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | — | — | 37.6% | — |
| Diabetes | — | — | 11.2% | — |
| High Blood Pressure | — | — | 33.5% | — |
| Depression | — | — | 24.1% | — |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | McKean | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | — | — | 16.3% | — |
| Binge Drinking | — | — | 17.8% | — |
| Physical Inactivity | — | — | 27.0% | — |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | McKean | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | — | — | 74.9% | — |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 63.7% | 62.2% | 57.3% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.0% | 76.5% | 73.3% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | McKean | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | — | — | 18.6% | — |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.5% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 1.9 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare McKean County nationally on short sleep duration.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
McKean County Life Expectancy Trails State and National Figures
Health data brief for McKean County, Pennsylvania.
In McKean County, the average life expectancy is 74.7 years, which is shorter than the Pennsylvania average of 76.4 years and more than two years lower than the national average of 77 years. Other health indicators show varying trends, such as an uninsured rate of 6.1%, which is lower than the 7.0% state average and the 10% national average. About 17.3% of the county population reports poor or fair health, slightly exceeding the national benchmark of 17%. Clinical provider access is lower than national medians, with 58 primary care providers per 100,000 residents compared to the national median of 70. The county also has 152 mental health providers per 100,000 people, a ratio lower than the national median of 250. These statistics illustrate current health outcomes and access levels. Explore state-level 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.