Chester County
PennsylvaniaFIPS 42029
Pop. 534,4136 HospitalsSVI 0.12RUCC 1 (Metro)PC HPSADental HPSAMH HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Chester County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 7.9% | 9.5% | ▼ |
| Adult Obesity | 29.5% | 35.7% | ▼ |
| Uninsured Rate | 5.8% | 7.0% | ▼ |
| PCPs per 10K | 8.0 | 6.8 | ▼ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 4,897.673 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
434
Primary Care Physicians
78.9 per 100k
877
NPs & PAs
159.5 per 100k
402
Dentists
1,445
Hospital Beds
2.6 per 1,000
$11,932.85
Medicare Per Capita
1574.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.12
Socioeconomic Status0.07
Household Composition & Disability0.12
Minority Status & Language0.57
Housing Type & Transportation0.31
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 Chester County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bryn Mawr Rehabilitation Hospital | Malvern | 148 | |
| Chester County Hospital | West Chester | 319 | |
| Coatesville Va Medical Center | Coatesville | 1010 | |
| Haven Behavioral Hospital of West Chester | West Chester | 72 | |
| Paoli Hospital | Paoli | 231 | |
| Phoenixville Hospital | Phoenixville | 144 |
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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.