Butler County
PennsylvaniaFIPS 42019
Pop. 193,7632 HospitalsSVI 0.08RUCC 1 (Metro)PC HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Butler County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 7.8% | 9.5% | ▼ |
| Adult Obesity | 32.7% | 35.7% | ▼ |
| Uninsured Rate | 4.3% | 7.0% | ▼ |
| PCPs per 10K | 6.8 | 6.8 | ▼ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 7,052.858 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
143
Primary Care Physicians
72.1 per 100k
315
NPs & PAs
158.8 per 100k
147
Dentists
261
Hospital Beds
1.3 per 1,000
$10,418.61
Medicare Per Capita
1714.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.08
Socioeconomic Status0.07
Household Composition & Disability0.04
Minority Status & Language0.12
Housing Type & Transportation0.47
Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.
Health Professional Shortage Areas
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Primary Care
Designated Shortage Area
✓
Dental Health
Not Designated
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Mental Health
Not Designated
Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce
Hospitals in Butler County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butler Va Medical Center | Butler | 199 | |
| Independence Health System Butler Memorial Hospita | Butler | 294 |
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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.