Northumberland County Health Data
Northumberland County, Pennsylvania
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
60/100
Average
Life Expectancy
75.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.6 yr
State avg 76.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.7%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
44
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
63
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
19.1%
State avg 18.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
18.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 43.8 per 100K
Dentists
8.8
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
3.3
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 Northumberland County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Northumberland | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | — | — | 37.6% | — |
| Diabetes | — | — | 11.2% | — |
| High Blood Pressure | — | — | 33.5% | — |
| Depression | — | — | 24.1% | — |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Northumberland | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | — | — | 16.3% | — |
| Binge Drinking | — | — | 17.8% | — |
| Physical Inactivity | — | — | 27.0% | — |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Northumberland | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | — | — | 74.9% | — |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 60.1% | 62.2% | 57.3% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.7% | 76.5% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Northumberland | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | — | — | 18.6% | — |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.4% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Northumberland 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 access in Northumberland lags national benchmarks
Health data brief for Northumberland County, Pennsylvania.
In Northumberland County, there are 63 mental health providers for every 100,000 residents. This figure is significantly lower than the national median of approximately 250 providers per 100,000 people. Other health metrics show a life expectancy of 75.6 years, which is below the Pennsylvania state average of 76.4 years and the national average of 77 years. Additionally, 19.1% of adults in the county report being in poor or fair health, compared to the national average of 17%. The county’s uninsured rate stands at 6.7%, which is slightly lower than the state average of 7.0% and the national rate of 10%. Regarding physical health services, there are 44 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a figure below the national median of 70. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Northumberland County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.