Montour County Health Data
Montour County, Pennsylvania
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
76/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.5 yr
State avg 76.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.4%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
581
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
638
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
18.1%
State avg 18.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
66.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 580.5 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
11.1
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 Montour County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Montour | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | — | — | 37.6% | — |
| Diabetes | — | — | 11.2% | — |
| High Blood Pressure | — | — | 33.5% | — |
| Depression | — | — | 24.1% | — |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Montour | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | — | — | 16.3% | — |
| Binge Drinking | — | — | 17.8% | — |
| Physical Inactivity | — | — | 27.0% | — |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Montour | 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) | 80.4% | 76.5% | 73.3% | 3.9 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Montour | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | — | — | 18.6% | — |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.0% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 1.4 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Montour 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
Montour County Primary Care Density Far Exceeds National Median
Health data brief for Montour County, Pennsylvania.
Montour County has a primary care provider ratio of 581 per 100,000 residents, which is more than eight times the national median of 70. The county also reports a mental health provider ratio of 638 per 100,000, which is more than double the national median of 250. Life expectancy in the county is 77.5 years, exceeding both the state average of 76.4 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 4.4%, sitting below the Pennsylvania average of 7.0% and the national average of 10%. Despite these provider levels, 18.1% of residents report being in poor or fair health, which is higher than the national average of 17%. These figures illustrate the county's specific health and clinical characteristics. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Montour County, Pennsylvania
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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.