Lackawanna County
PennsylvaniaFIPS 42069
Pop. 215,8966 HospitalsSVI 0.56RUCC 2 (Metro)PC HPSADental HPSAMH HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Lackawanna County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 9.5% | 9.5% | ▼ |
| Adult Obesity | 33.2% | 35.7% | ▼ |
| Uninsured Rate | 5.8% | 7.0% | ▼ |
| PCPs per 10K | 8.3 | 6.8 | ▼ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 9,255.733 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
215
Primary Care Physicians
99.5 per 100k
496
NPs & PAs
229.5 per 100k
176
Dentists
804
Hospital Beds
3.7 per 1,000
$12,054.43
Medicare Per Capita
1925.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.56
Socioeconomic Status0.39
Household Composition & Disability0.76
Minority Status & Language0.50
Housing Type & Transportation0.61
Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.
Health Professional Shortage Areas
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Designated Shortage Area
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Dental Health
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Mental Health
Designated Shortage Area
Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce
Hospitals in Lackawanna County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Services Institute of Rehabilitation | Scranton | 50 | |
| Clarks Summit State Hospital | Clarks Summit | 203 | |
| Geisinger Behavioral Health Center Northeast | Moosic | 96 | |
| Geisinger Community Medical Center | Scranton | 294 | |
| Lehigh Valley Hospital - Dickson City | Dickson City | 24 | |
| Regional Hospital of Scranton | Scranton | 308 |
Hospital Closures
| Hospital | Year | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Mid-Valley Hospital | 2014 | Converted |
Source: UNC Sheps Center for Health Services Research
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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.