Cameron County

PennsylvaniaFIPS 42023

Pop. 4,5470 HospitalsSVI 0.47RUCC 9 (Rural)PC HPSADental HPSAMH HPSA
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Hospital Desert

Cameron County has no hospital. Residents must travel to neighboring counties for hospital care.

Health Snapshot

MetricCameron CountyState Avg 
Diabetes Prevalence10.6%9.5%
Adult Obesity38.0%35.7%
Uninsured Rate7.2%7.0%
PCPs per 10K4.56.8
Premature Death (YPLL)11,438.699

Source: County Health Rankings (2025)

Workforce Supply

3
Primary Care Physicians
68.5 per 100k
6
NPs & PAs
137.0 per 100k
3
Dentists
0
Hospital Beds
$11,434.94
Medicare Per Capita
2017.0%
Readmission Rate

Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025

Cameron County has no hospital. 9 of Pennsylvania's counties are hospital deserts.

See all hospital deserts in Pennsylvania

Social Vulnerability Index

Overall0.47
Socioeconomic Status0.50
Household Composition & Disability0.67
Minority Status & Language0.11
Housing Type & Transportation0.45

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

Nearest Hospitals

Since Cameron County has no hospital, residents travel to nearby facilities.

HospitalCountyBedsDistance
Penn Highlands ElkElk4019.6 mi
Bucktail Medical CenterClinton1625.1 mi
Upmc ColePotter4925.6 mi
Upmc KaneMcKean1434.6 mi
Penn Highlands DuboisClearfield24437.4 mi

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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.