Columbia County
PennsylvaniaFIPS 42037
Pop. 64,7272 HospitalsSVI 0.28RUCC 4 (Urban Adj.)Dental HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Columbia County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 9.5% | 9.5% | ▼ |
| Adult Obesity | 37.2% | 35.7% | ▲ |
| Uninsured Rate | 6.0% | 7.0% | ▼ |
| PCPs per 10K | 5.7 | 6.8 | ▲ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 8,535.334 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
35
Primary Care Physicians
53.5 per 100k
62
NPs & PAs
94.7 per 100k
30
Dentists
161
Hospital Beds
2.5 per 1,000
$12,018.54
Medicare Per Capita
1762.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.28
Socioeconomic Status0.38
Household Composition & Disability0.03
Minority Status & Language0.23
Housing Type & Transportation0.67
Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.
Health Professional Shortage Areas
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Primary Care
Not Designated
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Dental Health
Designated Shortage Area
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Mental Health
Not Designated
Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce
Hospitals in Columbia County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berwick Free-standing Psychiatric Hospital | Berwick | 14 | |
| Geisinger-bloomsburg Hospital | Bloomsburg | 62 |
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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.