Potter County Health Data
Potter County, Pennsylvania
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
65/100
Average
Life Expectancy
76.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.4 yr
State avg 76.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.0%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
37
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
38
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
18.1%
State avg 18.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
18.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 36.9 per 100K
Dentists
12.3
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
30.7
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 Potter County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Potter | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | — | — | 37.6% | — |
| Diabetes | — | — | 11.2% | — |
| High Blood Pressure | — | — | 33.5% | — |
| Depression | — | — | 24.1% | — |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Potter | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | — | — | 16.3% | — |
| Binge Drinking | — | — | 17.8% | — |
| Physical Inactivity | — | — | 27.0% | — |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Potter | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | — | — | 74.9% | — |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 61.3% | 62.2% | 57.3% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.1% | 76.5% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Potter | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | — | — | 18.6% | — |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.4% | 39.4% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Potter 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 ratio in Potter County below national median
Health data brief for Potter County, Pennsylvania.
Potter County has 38 mental health providers for every 100,000 residents, significantly lower than the national median of 250 providers per 100,000. The county also reports 37 primary care providers per 100,000, which is below the national median of 70. Life expectancy in the county is 76.4 years, matching the Pennsylvania state average but falling short of the national average of 77 years. Roughly 18.1% of adults in the county report poor or fair health, compared to the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate is 7.0%, which matches the state average and is lower than the national average of 10%. 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.