In U.S. News & World Report's 2024 Healthiest Communities rankings, Indiana County received an overall score of 49 out of 100, based on performance in 92 categories of health and wellness-related indicators. The state average is 52 and the national average is 48.
When compared to all 67 counties in Pennsylvania, Indiana County is tied with five other counties, but 44 are outranked. The top five counties are Montgomery (79), Chester (77), Cumberland (75), Bucks (72), and Butler (70). The unhealthiest counties in the state are Fayette (39), Philadelphia (42), Luzerne (46), Jefferson (47), and a three-county tie between Clearfield, Carbon, and Sullivan (48). In addition to Clearfield and Jefferson's unhealthy scores, neighboring Armstrong County has a score of 55, Cambria County has a score of 51, and Westmoreland County has a score of 64.
Indiana County's top issues are public safety, economy and community vitality. Our county ranks highest in the areas of equity, environment and food and nutrition.
According to the report, Indiana County's life expectancy is 76.1 years. The national average is 75.8 years.
The report is a collaborative project between U.S. News & World Report and the University of Missouri-Extension Center for Applied Research and Engagement Systems.
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