Centre County
PennsylvaniaFIPS 42027
Pop. 158,1723 HospitalsSVI 0.33RUCC 3 (Metro)PC HPSADental HPSAMH HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Centre County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 9.2% | 9.5% | ▼ |
| Adult Obesity | 34.7% | 35.7% | ▼ |
| Uninsured Rate | 6.2% | 7.0% | ▼ |
| PCPs per 10K | 8.3 | 6.8 | ▼ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 4,449.953 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
137
Primary Care Physicians
86.8 per 100k
299
NPs & PAs
189.5 per 100k
97
Dentists
389
Hospital Beds
2.5 per 1,000
$11,363.69
Medicare Per Capita
1670.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.33
Socioeconomic Status0.36
Household Composition & Disability0.00
Minority Status & Language0.45
Housing Type & Transportation0.98
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 Centre County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Nittan | Pleasant Gap | 73 | |
| Meadows Psychiatric Center | Centre Hall | 101 | |
| Mount Nittany Medical Center | State College | 260 |
Hospital Closures
| Hospital | Year | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Philipsburg Area Hospital | 2006 | Complete |
Source: UNC Sheps Center for Health Services Research
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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.