Fayette County
PennsylvaniaFIPS 42051
Pop. 128,8042 HospitalsSVI 0.52RUCC 1 (Metro)PC HPSADental HPSAMH HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Fayette County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 10.3% | 9.5% | ▲ |
| Adult Obesity | 34.8% | 35.7% | ▼ |
| Uninsured Rate | 6.5% | 7.0% | ▼ |
| PCPs per 10K | 3.7 | 6.8 | ▲ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 12,647.532 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
45
Primary Care Physicians
36.3 per 100k
207
NPs & PAs
167.0 per 100k
83
Dentists
145
Hospital Beds
1.2 per 1,000
$10,675.74
Medicare Per Capita
1909.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.52
Socioeconomic Status0.52
Household Composition & Disability0.40
Minority Status & Language0.29
Housing Type & Transportation0.68
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 Fayette County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penn Highlands Connellsville | Connellsville | 61 | |
| Uniontown Hospital | Uniontown | 190 |
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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.