Northampton County Health Data
Northampton County, Pennsylvania
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
82/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
78.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.9 yr
State avg 76.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.8%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
81
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
303
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
16.5%
State avg 18.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
14.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 80.7 per 100K
Dentists
5.7
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
7.6
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 Northampton County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Northampton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | — | — | 37.6% | — |
| Diabetes | — | — | 11.2% | — |
| High Blood Pressure | — | — | 33.5% | — |
| Depression | — | — | 24.1% | — |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Northampton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | — | — | 16.3% | — |
| Binge Drinking | — | — | 17.8% | — |
| Physical Inactivity | — | — | 27.0% | — |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Northampton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | — | — | 74.9% | — |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 64.5% | 62.2% | 57.3% | 2.3 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 77.9% | 76.5% | 73.3% | 1.4 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Northampton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | — | — | 18.6% | — |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.1% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 2.3 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Northampton 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
Mental Health Provider Ratios High in Northampton County
Health data brief for Northampton County, Pennsylvania.
Northampton County reports a mental health provider ratio of 303 per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national median of 250. This metric is accompanied by a life expectancy of 78.9 years, which is higher than the Pennsylvania average of 76.4 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate in the county is 5.8%, which is lower than the 7.0% state average and the 10% national average. About 16.5% of the population reports poor or fair health, a figure slightly below the national average of 17%. Regarding primary care, the county has 81 providers per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national median of 70. These data points summarize the county's health outcomes and clinical resources. 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.