Forest County
PennsylvaniaFIPS 42053
Forest County has no hospital. Residents must travel to neighboring counties for hospital care.
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Forest County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 11.9% | 9.5% | ▲ |
| Adult Obesity | 40.4% | 35.7% | ▲ |
| Uninsured Rate | 7.7% | 7.0% | ▲ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 15,981.527 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
Forest County has no hospital. 9 of Pennsylvania's counties are hospital deserts.
See all hospital deserts in PennsylvaniaSocial Vulnerability Index
Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.
Health Professional Shortage Areas
Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce
Nearest Hospitals
Since Forest County has no hospital, residents travel to nearby facilities.
| Hospital | County | Beds | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarion Hospital | Clarion | 46 | 22.2 mi |
| Warren General Hospital | Warren | 85 | 23.3 mi |
| Clarion Psychiatric Center | Clarion | 74 | 23.6 mi |
| Titusville Area Hospital | Crawford | 25 | 23.7 mi |
| Upmc Kane | McKean | 14 | 24.1 mi |
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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.