Health Profile of Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania
Susquehanna County Health Score
The Map AI Health Index is a score that reflects local life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and physical environment to help you quickly compare the overall health and well-being of different areas.
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B
Susquehanna County Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Susquehanna County | Pennsylvania Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 79.3 | 78.4 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 6.2% | 5.6% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 16.0% | 15.7% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Susquehanna County is 79.3 years, about 0.8 years longer than the Pennsylvania average of 78.4 years. The uninsured rate is 6.2%, higher than the Pennsylvania average of 5.6%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 16.0% of residents, higher than the Pennsylvania average of 15.7%.
Population by Age
Older residents
17,968 residents in Susquehanna County are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 941 352 men · 590 women
- 75–84 2,625 1,250 men · 1,375 women
- 65–74 5,237 2,592 men · 2,645 women
- 50–64 9,165 4,750 men · 4,415 women
Younger residents
6,812 residents in Susquehanna County are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 2,249 1,165 boys · 1,083 girls
- 7–12 2,027 1,028 boys · 999 girls
- 3–7 1,476 731 boys · 744 girls
- 0–3 1,061 521 boys · 539 girls
About 2,099 residents in Susquehanna County (5.5% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 79.3 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Susquehanna County | Pennsylvania Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 11.6% | 11.0% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 7.8% | 7.2% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 8.0% | 7.4% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 35.5% | 34.5% | 34.3% |
On average, diseases in Susquehanna County are about the same as in Pennsylvania.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Susquehanna County | Pennsylvania Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 20.7% | 20.1% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.9% | 18.3% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 26.0% | 25.3% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Susquehanna County are about the same as in Pennsylvania.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 64,251 cigarettes a day, 1.9 million a month, or 23.5 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 706,764 minutes a day and 258.0 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Susquehanna County is 79.3 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 6.19 lifetimes a year.
* Source: Shaw M, Mitchell R, Dorling D. "Time for a smoke? One cigarette reduces your life by 11 minutes." BMJ. 2000;320:53.
Illustrative only. This is not an estimate of how many people actually die from smoking each day or year - it's a rough, order-of-magnitude comparison meant to help grasp the scale of smoking in this area. We take no responsibility for any decisions made based on this figure.
Air Quality
| Metric | Susquehanna County | Pennsylvania Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 5.99 | 6.88 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.0 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Susquehanna County is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Susquehanna County, PA Health Compared With Nearby Counties
Susquehanna County, PA is the 5th largest of the 6 counties compared here, 38,203 residents against a local median of 51,259. Susquehanna County, PA's uninsured, at 6.2%, runs 59% above the 3.9% typical of the counties around it. That is the weaker end of the local range on this measure.
The counties themselves spread 4.0% on uninsured, so Susquehanna County, PA sits at one end of an already wide local range rather than apart from it. Susquehanna County, PA has the 5th lowest uninsured of the 6 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Susquehanna County, PA | 38,203 | 79.3 yrs #4/6 | 6.2% #5/6 | 35.5% #5/6 |
| Broome County, NY | 197,289 | 79.3 yrs | 3.4% | 36.2% |
| Wyoming County, PA | 25,938 | 79.4 yrs | 3.9% | 35.3% |
| Lackawanna County, PA | 216,127 | 76.7 yrs | 4.9% | 32.6% |
| Wayne County, PA | 51,259 | 77.7 yrs | 6.8% | 32.4% |
| Tioga County, NY | 47,858 | 80.6 yrs | 2.8% | 30.4% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania has an overall health index grade of B, making it somewhat better than Pennsylvania, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania.
How healthy is Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania?
Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania has a Map AI Health Index grade of B, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a B grade means residents are somewhat healthier than the U.S. average.
Is Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania one of the healthiest counties in Pennsylvania?
Susquehanna County ranks 39th healthiest out of 67 counties in Pennsylvania by the Map AI Health Index, which measures life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment.
What is the life expectancy in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania?
People in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania can expect to live 79.3 years on average, 0.8 years longer than the Pennsylvania average of 78.4.
How many people lack health insurance in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania?
6.2% of residents in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania have no health insurance, about 1 in 16 people, 0.6 points above the Pennsylvania rate of 5.6%.
What is the obesity rate in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania?
35.5% of adults in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 1.0 points above the Pennsylvania rate of 34.5%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 64,251 cigarettes a day, 1.9 million a month, or 23.5 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 706,764 minutes a day and 258.0 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Susquehanna County is 79.3 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 6.19 lifetimes a year.
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