Monroe County Health Data
Monroe County, Pennsylvania
Health Score
67/100
Average
Life Expectancy
76.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.8 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
40
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
167
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Monroe County, Pennsylvania
Monroe exceeds national life expectancy average
Monroe County residents live to 76.8 years on average—slightly below the U.S. average of 79 years but better than most peers in this Pennsylvania cohort. The 18.1% poor or fair health rate exceeds national norms, indicating chronic disease challenges despite decent longevity. Uninsured rate of 6.8% is close to national averages, suggesting reasonable coverage access for basic healthcare needs.
Above-average lifespan, below-average provider access
Monroe's 76.8-year life expectancy ranks above Pennsylvania's state average of 76.4 years, placing it in the upper-middle tier for longevity among 67 counties. The uninsured rate of 6.8% matches state norms, yet primary care provider availability at just 40 per 100K is critically low—among the worst in the state. Mental health providers at 167 per 100K also fall short, limiting behavioral health access despite decent longevity.
Decent longevity undercut by acute provider shortage
Monroe's 76.8-year life expectancy rivals Northampton (78.9) and exceeds Lycoming (76.1) and Mercer (74.6), yet its 40 primary care providers per 100K is the lowest in this entire regional group. The county's 18.1% poor/fair health rate suggests residents live longer but manage chronic illness without robust primary care support. This paradox reveals a population aging without adequate medical infrastructure.
Critical primary care desert despite decent coverage
Monroe's 40 primary care providers per 100K is a critical shortage—less than half the state average—forcing many residents to drive far for routine check-ups, screenings, and medication management. The 18.1% poor/fair health rate indicates chronic disease prevalence, yet the provider shortage means many conditions go unmanaged. Residents with good insurance still struggle to find a doctor to accept new patients.
Secure coverage to navigate provider challenges
With 6.8% of Monroe residents uninsured and an acute primary care shortage, insurance coverage becomes even more critical to navigating long wait times and distant appointments. Enroll in a Marketplace plan during open enrollment at healthcare.gov or explore Medicaid eligibility at mybenefits.pa.gov. Coverage ensures you can access one of Monroe's scarce primary care slots when you need it most.
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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.