Union County Health Data
Union County, Pennsylvania
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
66/100
Average
Life Expectancy
80.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
80.3 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
108
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
193
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
19.0%
State avg 18.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
4.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 108.1 per 100K
Dentists
2.3
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
4.7
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 Union County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Union | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | — | — | 37.6% | — |
| Diabetes | — | — | 11.2% | — |
| High Blood Pressure | — | — | 33.5% | — |
| Depression | — | — | 24.1% | — |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Union | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | — | — | 16.3% | — |
| Binge Drinking | — | — | 17.8% | — |
| Physical Inactivity | — | — | 27.0% | — |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Union | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | — | — | 74.9% | — |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 60.2% | 62.2% | 57.3% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.3% | 76.5% | 73.3% | 3.2 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Union | 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 Union County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Union County Life Expectancy Exceeds State and National Averages
Health data brief for Union County, Pennsylvania.
Union County residents have a life expectancy of 80.3 years, which is notably higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 76.4 years and the national average of 77 years. The county also features 108 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, exceeding the national median of 70. However, the mental health provider ratio is 193 per 100,000, which is lower than the national median of 250. The county’s uninsured rate is 8.9%, which is higher than the state average of 7.0% but lower than the national average of 10%. Approximately 19.0% of adults in the county report poor or fair health, which is higher than the national average of 17%. 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.