Venango County Health Data
Venango County, Pennsylvania
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
59/100
Average
Life Expectancy
74.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.5 yr
State avg 76.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.5%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
60
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
235
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
18.1%
State avg 18.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
41.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 60.1 per 100K
Dentists
8.0
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
49.9
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 Venango County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Venango | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | — | — | 37.6% | — |
| Diabetes | — | — | 11.2% | — |
| High Blood Pressure | — | — | 33.5% | — |
| Depression | — | — | 24.1% | — |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Venango | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | — | — | 16.3% | — |
| Binge Drinking | — | — | 17.8% | — |
| Physical Inactivity | — | — | 27.0% | — |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Venango | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | — | — | 74.9% | — |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 61.8% | 62.2% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 77.7% | 76.5% | 73.3% | 1.2 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Venango | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | — | — | 18.6% | — |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.8% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 0.6 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Venango 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
Life Expectancy in Venango County Below State and National Benchmarks
Health data brief for Venango County, Pennsylvania.
Venango County reports a life expectancy of 74.5 years, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 76.4 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate in the county is 6.5%, placing it below the state average of 7.0% and the national average of 10%. Regarding healthcare access, the county has 60 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is below the national median of 70. The mental health provider ratio is 235 per 100,000, slightly below the national median of 250. Approximately 18.1% of residents report being in poor or fair health, compared to the national average of 17%. 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.