Susquehanna County Health Data
Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
66/100
Average
Life Expectancy
76.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.6 yr
State avg 76.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.9%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
37
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
81
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
15.4%
State avg 18.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
31.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 36.5 per 100K
Dentists
2.6
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
15.6
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 Susquehanna County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Susquehanna | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | — | — | 37.6% | — |
| Diabetes | — | — | 11.2% | — |
| High Blood Pressure | — | — | 33.5% | — |
| Depression | — | — | 24.1% | — |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Susquehanna | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | — | — | 16.3% | — |
| Binge Drinking | — | — | 17.8% | — |
| Physical Inactivity | — | — | 27.0% | — |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Susquehanna | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | — | — | 74.9% | — |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 65.6% | 62.2% | 57.3% | 3.4 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 78.8% | 76.5% | 73.3% | 2.3 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Susquehanna | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | — | — | 18.6% | — |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.4% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 1.0 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Susquehanna 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
Susquehanna County Primary Care Access Trails State and National Figures
Health data brief for Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania.
Susquehanna County reports 37 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is roughly half of the national median of 70 per 100,000. The county’s mental health provider ratio is also lower than the national median of 250, with 81 providers per 100,000. Life expectancy in the county is 76.6 years, slightly exceeding the Pennsylvania average of 76.4 years but remaining below the national average of 77 years. About 15.4% of adults report poor or fair health, a figure lower than the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate in Susquehanna County is 8.9%, which is higher than the state average of 7.0% and 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.