Dauphin County
PennsylvaniaFIPS 42043
Pop. 286,4018 HospitalsSVI 0.55RUCC 2 (Metro)PC HPSADental HPSAMH HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Dauphin County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 10.6% | 9.5% | ▲ |
| Adult Obesity | 34.3% | 35.7% | ▼ |
| Uninsured Rate | 6.9% | 7.0% | ▼ |
| PCPs per 10K | 10.3 | 6.8 | ▼ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 8,616.563 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
293
Primary Care Physicians
101.3 per 100k
1,067
NPs & PAs
368.9 per 100k
221
Dentists
1,579
Hospital Beds
5.5 per 1,000
$12,926.98
Medicare Per Capita
1849.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.55
Socioeconomic Status0.35
Household Composition & Disability0.63
Minority Status & Language0.75
Housing Type & Transportation0.63
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 Dauphin County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helen M Simpson Rehabilitation Hospital | Harrisburg | 55 | |
| Milton S Hershey Medical Center | Hershey | 564 | |
| Milton S Hershey Medical Center Transplant Center | Hershey | 0 | |
| Penn State Health Rehabilitation Hospital | Hummelstown | 98 | |
| Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute | Harrisburg | 60 | |
| Select Specialty Hospital - Central Pa Harrisburg | Harrisburg | 92 | |
| Upmc Pinnacle Hospitals | Harrisburg | 737 | |
| Upmc Pinnacle Hospitals Transplant Center | Harrisburg | 0 |
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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.