Erie County
PennsylvaniaFIPS 42049
Pop. 270,8768 HospitalsSVI 0.62RUCC 2 (Metro)PC HPSADental HPSAMH HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Erie County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 9.8% | 9.5% | ▲ |
| Adult Obesity | 36.9% | 35.7% | ▲ |
| Uninsured Rate | 6.1% | 7.0% | ▼ |
| PCPs per 10K | 8.1 | 6.8 | ▼ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 9,059.089 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
215
Primary Care Physicians
80.4 per 100k
704
NPs & PAs
263.1 per 100k
185
Dentists
1,099
Hospital Beds
4.1 per 1,000
$10,990.97
Medicare Per Capita
1868.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.62
Socioeconomic Status0.46
Household Composition & Disability0.68
Minority Status & Language0.48
Housing Type & Transportation0.78
Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.
Health Professional Shortage Areas
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Mental Health
Designated Shortage Area
Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce
Hospitals in Erie County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Erie, | Erie | 60 | |
| Erie Va Medical Center | Erie | 87 | |
| Lecom Health Corry Memorial Hospital | Corry | 20 | CAH |
| Lecom Medical Center and Behavioral Health Pav | Erie | 144 | |
| Saint Vincent Hospital | Erie | 348 | |
| Select Specialty Hospital - Erie | Erie | 50 | |
| Upmc Hamot | Erie | 343 | |
| Upmc Hamot (transplant Center) | Erie | 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.