Somerset County Health Data
Somerset County, Pennsylvania
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
56/100
Average
Life Expectancy
75.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.7 yr
State avg 76.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.6%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
37
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
159
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
19.5%
State avg 18.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
42.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 36.7 per 100K
Dentists
10.9
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
9.6
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 Somerset County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Somerset | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | — | — | 37.6% | — |
| Diabetes | — | — | 11.2% | — |
| High Blood Pressure | — | — | 33.5% | — |
| Depression | — | — | 24.1% | — |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Somerset | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | — | — | 16.3% | — |
| Binge Drinking | — | — | 17.8% | — |
| Physical Inactivity | — | — | 27.0% | — |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Somerset | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | — | — | 74.9% | — |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 59.1% | 62.2% | 57.3% | 3.1 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.7% | 76.5% | 73.3% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Somerset | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | — | — | 18.6% | — |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.4% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 2.0 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Somerset 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
Somerset County primary care provider ratio below national benchmarks
Health data brief for Somerset County, Pennsylvania.
Somerset County has 37 primary care providers for every 100,000 residents, a figure lower than the national median of 70 providers per 100,000. The mental health provider ratio is 159 per 100,000, which is also below the national median of 250. Life expectancy in the county is 75.7 years, which is shorter than the Pennsylvania state average of 76.4 years and the national average of 77 years. Approximately 19.5% of adults in the county report being in poor or fair health, exceeding the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate in Somerset is 7.6%, which is higher than the state average of 7.0% but lower than the national average of 10%. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
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.