Mercer County Health Data
Mercer County, Pennsylvania
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
59/100
Average
Life Expectancy
74.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.6 yr
State avg 76.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.0%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
62
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
220
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.9%
State avg 18.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
20.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 61.8 per 100K
Dentists
18.2
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
14.6
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 Mercer County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Mercer | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | — | — | 37.6% | — |
| Diabetes | — | — | 11.2% | — |
| High Blood Pressure | — | — | 33.5% | — |
| Depression | — | — | 24.1% | — |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Mercer | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | — | — | 16.3% | — |
| Binge Drinking | — | — | 17.8% | — |
| Physical Inactivity | — | — | 27.0% | — |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Mercer | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | — | — | 74.9% | — |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 61.3% | 62.2% | 57.3% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 80.8% | 76.5% | 73.3% | 4.3 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Mercer | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | — | — | 18.6% | — |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.6% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Mercer 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
Poor or Fair Health Ratings Higher in Mercer County
Health data brief for Mercer County, Pennsylvania.
Mercer County residents report a poor or fair health rate of 17.9%, which exceeds the national average of 17%. This indicator is reported alongside a life expectancy of 74.6 years, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 76.4 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate in the county is 7.0%, matching the state average and remaining lower than the national average of 10%. Regarding clinical care access, the county has 62 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a ratio that is below the national median of 70. Additionally, the ratio for mental health providers is 220 per 100,000, which is also lower than the national median of 250. These figures are based on federal datasets and provider records. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
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Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
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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.