Philadelphia County Health Data
Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
Health Score
39/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.9 yr
State avg 76.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.7%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
71
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
372
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
Life expectancy significantly below U.S. average
Philadelphia County residents live to just 73.9 years on average, 3.1 years less than the U.S. average of 77 years—one of the largest gaps among major counties. Over one in four adults (24.4%) report poor or fair health, substantially higher than national norms.
Lowest life expectancy in Pennsylvania
At 73.9 years, Philadelphia has the lowest life expectancy across Pennsylvania, nearly 2.5 years below the state average of 76.4 years. The 24.4% poor/fair health rate far exceeds state trends, indicating a population facing serious health challenges.
Significant health disadvantage vs. suburbs
Philadelphia's 73.9-year life expectancy trails neighboring Delaware County (76+ years) and Bucks County by years, reflecting stark urban-suburban health disparities. The gap suggests differences in poverty, healthcare access, and chronic disease burden across the region.
Most providers but highest uninsured rate
Philadelphia offers 71 primary care providers per 100,000 residents and an exceptional 372 mental health providers per 100,000—the densest provider network among these counties—yet 7.7% remain uninsured. High provider density masks access barriers tied to cost, transportation, and appointment availability for vulnerable populations.
Philadelphia, health coverage is essential
With the poorest health outcomes in Pennsylvania, getting covered matters urgently for Philadelphia residents. Visit healthcare.gov or call Philly's Office of Health Insurance to enroll in Medicaid, ACA plans, or emergency programs—coverage can be the difference in managing chronic disease and extending life.
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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.