Mifflin County Health Data
Mifflin County, Pennsylvania
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
41/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
75.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.3 yr
State avg 76.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.4%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
61
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
107
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
20.9%
State avg 18.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
26.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 60.7 per 100K
Dentists
8.7
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
2.2
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 Mifflin County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Mifflin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | — | — | 37.6% | — |
| Diabetes | — | — | 11.2% | — |
| High Blood Pressure | — | — | 33.5% | — |
| Depression | — | — | 24.1% | — |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Mifflin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | — | — | 16.3% | — |
| Binge Drinking | — | — | 17.8% | — |
| Physical Inactivity | — | — | 27.0% | — |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Mifflin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | — | — | 74.9% | — |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 56.9% | 62.2% | 57.3% | 5.3 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.0% | 76.5% | 73.3% | 2.5 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Mifflin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | — | — | 18.6% | — |
| Short Sleep Duration | 41.6% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Mifflin 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
Mifflin County Uninsured Rate Exceeds State and National Norms
Health data brief for Mifflin County, Pennsylvania.
Mifflin County has an uninsured rate of 11.4%, which is notably higher than the Pennsylvania average of 7.0% and the national average of 10%. The county also reports that 20.9% of residents are in poor or fair health, a rate that is higher than the national average of 17%. Life expectancy for residents is 75.3 years, which is lower than the state average of 76.4 years and the national average of 77 years. Access to healthcare includes 61 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a figure below the national median of 70. The ratio of mental health providers is 107 per 100,000, which is less than half the national median of 250. These metrics highlight differences between county health data and broader averages. 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.