Blair County
PennsylvaniaFIPS 42013
Pop. 122,8225 HospitalsSVI 0.31RUCC 3 (Metro)PC HPSADental HPSAMH HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Blair County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 10.1% | 9.5% | ▲ |
| Adult Obesity | 36.2% | 35.7% | ▲ |
| Uninsured Rate | 6.3% | 7.0% | ▼ |
| PCPs per 10K | 7.7 | 6.8 | ▼ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 10,058.745 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
102
Primary Care Physicians
84.8 per 100k
335
NPs & PAs
278.5 per 100k
82
Dentists
564
Hospital Beds
4.7 per 1,000
$11,362.14
Medicare Per Capita
1946.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.31
Socioeconomic Status0.26
Household Composition & Disability0.33
Minority Status & Language0.13
Housing Type & Transportation0.61
Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.
Health Professional Shortage Areas
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Dental Health
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Mental Health
Designated Shortage Area
Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce
Hospitals in Blair County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conemaugh Nason Medical Center | Roaring Spring | 45 | |
| Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Altoon | Altoona | 80 | |
| James E Van Zandt Va Medical Center (altoona) | Altoona | 68 | |
| Penn Highlands Tyrone | Tyrone | 25 | CAH |
| Upmc Altoona | Altoona | 398 |
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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.