Snyder County Health Data
Snyder County, Pennsylvania
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
69/100
Average
Life Expectancy
79.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
79.7 yr
State avg 76.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.0%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
40
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
91
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
16.4%
State avg 18.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
17.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 40.4 per 100K
Dentists
2.5
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 Snyder County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Snyder | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | — | — | 37.6% | — |
| Diabetes | — | — | 11.2% | — |
| High Blood Pressure | — | — | 33.5% | — |
| Depression | — | — | 24.1% | — |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Snyder | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | — | — | 16.3% | — |
| Binge Drinking | — | — | 17.8% | — |
| Physical Inactivity | — | — | 27.0% | — |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Snyder | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | — | — | 74.9% | — |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 66.3% | 62.2% | 57.3% | 4.1 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.5% | 76.5% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Snyder | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | — | — | 18.6% | — |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.4% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 3.0 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Snyder 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
Snyder County uninsured rate exceeds Pennsylvania state average
Health data brief for Snyder County, Pennsylvania.
The uninsured rate in Snyder County is 10.0%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 7.0% and matches the national average. Despite this, the county’s life expectancy is 79.7 years, which is higher than the state average of 76.4 years and the national average of 77 years. In terms of health providers, there are 40 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, below the national median of 70. The mental health provider ratio is 91 per 100,000, which is lower than the national median of 250. Additionally, 16.4% of residents report poor or fair health, slightly below the national average of 17%. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Snyder 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 Snyder 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.