Bedford County
PennsylvaniaFIPS 42009
Pop. 47,5771 HospitalSVI 0.19RUCC 8 (Rural)PC HPSADental HPSAMH HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Bedford County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 9.5% | 9.5% | ▼ |
| Adult Obesity | 35.3% | 35.7% | ▼ |
| Uninsured Rate | 7.4% | 7.0% | ▲ |
| PCPs per 10K | 3.4 | 6.8 | ▲ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 9,315.615 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
10
Primary Care Physicians
21.1 per 100k
64
NPs & PAs
135.2 per 100k
23
Dentists
24
Hospital Beds
0.5 per 1,000
$11,964.92
Medicare Per Capita
1730.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
Explore financial data, AHEAD readiness, and community benefit for Bedford's 1 hospital.
Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.19
Socioeconomic Status0.35
Household Composition & Disability0.15
Minority Status & Language0.02
Housing Type & Transportation0.24
Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.
Health Professional Shortage Areas
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Primary Care
Designated Shortage Area
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Dental Health
Designated Shortage Area
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Mental Health
Designated Shortage Area
Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce
Hospitals in Bedford County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upmc Bedford Memorial | Everett | 49 | Rural |
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Data from CMS Provider of Services, County Health Rankings, CDC Social Vulnerability Index, HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce, AHRF 2024-2025, CDC PLACES 2023-2024, and UNC Sheps Center. Last updated: 2026-03-11.