Monroe County Health Data
Monroe County, Pennsylvania
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
18.1%
State avg 18.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
20.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 40.2 per 100K
Dentists
8.9
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
8.9
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 Monroe County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Monroe | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | — | — | 37.6% | — |
| Diabetes | — | — | 11.2% | — |
| High Blood Pressure | — | — | 33.5% | — |
| Depression | — | — | 24.1% | — |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Monroe | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | — | — | 16.3% | — |
| Binge Drinking | — | — | 17.8% | — |
| Physical Inactivity | — | — | 27.0% | — |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Monroe | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | — | — | 74.9% | — |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 63.0% | 62.2% | 57.3% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 80.1% | 76.5% | 73.3% | 3.6 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Monroe | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | — | — | 18.6% | — |
| Short Sleep Duration | 42.7% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 3.3 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Monroe 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
Monroe County Primary Care Ratio Below National Median
Health data brief for Monroe County, Pennsylvania.
In Monroe County, there are 40 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a ratio that is substantially lower than the national median of 70. This clinical capacity is reflected alongside an uninsured rate of 6.8%, which is slightly lower than the state average of 7.0% and below the national average of 10%. Life expectancy in the county is 76.8 years, which is higher than the state average of 76.4 years but remains lower than the national average of 77 years. Additionally, 18.1% of residents report poor or fair health, which is higher than the national average of 17%. For mental health care, the county has 167 providers per 100,000 residents, a ratio that is below the national median of 250. These statistics characterize the county's healthcare environment. 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.