Jefferson County
PennsylvaniaFIPS 42065
Pop. 44,4922 HospitalsSVI 0.37RUCC 7 (Rural)PC HPSADental HPSAMH HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Jefferson County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 9.8% | 9.5% | ▲ |
| Adult Obesity | 35.8% | 35.7% | ▲ |
| Uninsured Rate | 8.5% | 7.0% | ▲ |
| PCPs per 10K | 4.8 | 6.8 | ▲ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 8,531.128 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
20
Primary Care Physicians
45.9 per 100k
69
NPs & PAs
158.2 per 100k
18
Dentists
84
Hospital Beds
1.9 per 1,000
$10,514.55
Medicare Per Capita
1438.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.37
Socioeconomic Status0.43
Household Composition & Disability0.35
Minority Status & Language0.01
Housing Type & Transportation0.57
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 Jefferson County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penn Highlands Brookville | Brookville | 35 | CAHRural |
| Punxsutawney Area Hospital | Punxsutawney | 49 | Rural |
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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.