Carbon County
PennsylvaniaFIPS 42025
Pop. 64,7491 HospitalSVI 0.29RUCC 2 (Metro)PC HPSADental HPSAMH HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Carbon County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 9.5% | 9.5% | ▼ |
| Adult Obesity | 34.4% | 35.7% | ▼ |
| Uninsured Rate | 6.8% | 7.0% | ▼ |
| PCPs per 10K | 3.4 | 6.8 | ▲ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 10,783.614 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
19
Primary Care Physicians
29.0 per 100k
86
NPs & PAs
131.4 per 100k
29
Dentists
40
Hospital Beds
0.6 per 1,000
$13,132.46
Medicare Per Capita
1954.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.29
Socioeconomic Status0.53
Household Composition & Disability0.21
Minority Status & Language0.30
Housing Type & Transportation0.17
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
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Mental Health
Designated Shortage Area
Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce
Hospitals in Carbon County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Luke's Hospital - Carbon Campus | Lehighton | 56 |
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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.