Elk County
PennsylvaniaFIPS 42047
Pop. 30,9901 HospitalSVI 0.08RUCC 7 (Rural)
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Elk County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 9.2% | 9.5% | ▼ |
| Adult Obesity | 37.8% | 35.7% | ▲ |
| Uninsured Rate | 6.0% | 7.0% | ▼ |
| PCPs per 10K | 3.6 | 6.8 | ▲ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 9,195.938 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
11
Primary Care Physicians
36.4 per 100k
46
NPs & PAs
152.3 per 100k
9
Dentists
173
Hospital Beds
5.7 per 1,000
$10,818.26
Medicare Per Capita
1418.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
Explore financial data, AHEAD readiness, and community benefit for Elk's 1 hospital.
Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.08
Socioeconomic Status0.16
Household Composition & Disability0.17
Minority Status & Language0.03
Housing Type & Transportation0.14
Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.
Hospitals in Elk County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penn Highlands Elk | Saint Marys | 40 | CAHRural |
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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.