Northumberland County Health Data

Northumberland County has a health score of 60/100, rated "Average." It ranks #44 out of 67 counties in Pennsylvania (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.

Life expectancy in Northumberland County is 75.6 years. The Pennsylvania state average is 76.4 years, making Northumberland County below the state average.

Northumberland County's health score of 60/100 is below the Pennsylvania average of 65/100. Life expectancy is 75.6 years vs. the state average of 76.4 years. The uninsured rate is 6.7% vs. 7.0% statewide.

Key health factors for Northumberland County include: life expectancy (75.6 years), uninsured rate (6.7%), and primary care physician access (44:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 63:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.

With a health score of 60/100 ("Average"), Northumberland County has average health outcomes compared to other counties in Pennsylvania. Residents have a life expectancy of 75.6 years. 6.7% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.

Northumberland County's health score of 60/100 is below the Pennsylvania average of 65/100. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.