Snyder County Health Data
Snyder County, Pennsylvania
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Snyder County, Pennsylvania
Exceptional life expectancy, well above U.S.
Snyder County residents live to 79.7 years on average, the highest among these eight counties and 2.7 years longer than the U.S. average of 77 years. Just 16.4% report poor or fair health, significantly lower than national norms, indicating very strong population health.
Second-best life expectancy in analysis
Snyder's 79.7-year life expectancy exceeds Pennsylvania's 76.4-year state average by 3.3 years, placing it among the healthiest counties in the state. The low poor/fair health rate of 16.4% demonstrates excellent population health outcomes.
Health advantage across central PA
Snyder's 79.7-year life expectancy rivals Pike County's exceptional health (79.3 years) and significantly outpaces nearby Union and Juniata counties. The county represents one of Pennsylvania's healthiest regions overall.
Highest uninsured rate despite excellent health
Snyder's 10% uninsured rate is the highest among all eight counties and 43% above Pennsylvania's 7% state average—a puzzling gap given the county's exceptional health outcomes. With 40 primary care and 91 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, the county offers good access despite coverage challenges.
Snyder County, bridge the coverage gap
One in ten Snyder residents lack health insurance—the highest rate in this analysis—despite the county's excellent health. If you're uninsured, visit healthcare.gov immediately to explore Medicaid, subsidized ACA plans, and local health programs; maintaining coverage protects your long-term health advantages.
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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.