Westmoreland County Health Data
Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
83/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
76.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.6 yr
State avg 76.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.7%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
72
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
224
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
14.3%
State avg 18.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
22.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 72.2 per 100K
Dentists
9.6
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
11.9
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 Westmoreland County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Westmoreland | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | — | — | 37.6% | — |
| Diabetes | — | — | 11.2% | — |
| High Blood Pressure | — | — | 33.5% | — |
| Depression | — | — | 24.1% | — |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Westmoreland | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | — | — | 16.3% | — |
| Binge Drinking | — | — | 17.8% | — |
| Physical Inactivity | — | — | 27.0% | — |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Westmoreland | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | — | — | 74.9% | — |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 67.2% | 62.2% | 57.3% | 5.0 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.9% | 76.5% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Westmoreland | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | — | — | 18.6% | — |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.6% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 0.8 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Westmoreland 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
Westmoreland County Uninsured Rate Reaches 4.7 Percent
Health data brief for Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.
Residents of Westmoreland County are uninsured at a rate of 4.7%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania average of 7.0% and the national mark of 10%. This metric represents one of the most significant variations from state and national figures in the county’s health profile. In addition to insurance coverage, the county reports a life expectancy of 76.6 years, nearly matching the state average of 76.4 years and the national figure of approximately 77 years. Clinical data shows there are 72 primary care providers and 224 mental health providers for every 100,000 residents. Nationally, the median ratios are approximately 70 and 250 per 100,000, respectively. Approximately 14.3% of adults in the county report being in poor or fair health, which is lower than the national average of 17%. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania
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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.